ISBE due-process decision · FY 2009
Illinois due-process decision 2009-0376: split decision
The parents alleged the district failed to evaluate, provide an appropriate IEP or behavior plan, and improperly exited the student from special education. The hearing officer found FAPE denied and granted a therapeutic day school, evaluations and compensatory services, though less than requested.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Emotional DisabilityHearing officer: Full decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
FAPE denialPrivate/residential placement & reimbursementEligibility/evaluation/child findBehavior/discipline/manifestationCompensatory education
Relief ordered
Private therapeutic day school for 2009-10 with ESY; OT, AT, speech evaluations; 50 hours tutoring, 24 hours counseling, 12 hours parent training.
From the decision
The Parents' request for placement in a private therapeutic day school is granted for the 2009-2010 school year
ISBE removes the district's and student's names from every decision, so this case can't be linked to a specific district. The summary and outcome label were drafted with AI assistance from the decision's full text and checked against its order (how); the decision PDF is the authoritative record. This is not legal advice.
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