ISBE due-process decision · FY 2010
Illinois due-process decision 2009-0392: split decision
The father of an adult student with an emotional disability sought reimbursement for an out-of-state residential placement, citing delayed evaluation and an inadequate IEP. The hearing officer found the IEP denied FAPE but held the residential school inappropriate and too restrictive, denying reimbursement.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Emotional DisabilityHearing officer: Full decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Private/residential placement & reimbursementFAPE denialPlacement/LRE
Relief ordered
None; tuition, room and board reimbursement denied.
From the decision
The Hearing Officer finds that the March 13, 2009 IEP failed to provide
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