ISBE due-process decision · FY 2010
Illinois due-process decision 2009-0475: split decision
After a partial settlement on placement, the parent alleged inadequate evaluations, IEPs, behavior plan implementation, staff training, homebound instruction and ESY. The hearing officer found FAPE denied for certain periods but not others, ordering reimbursements and limited compensatory services.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Emotional DisabilityHearing officer: Full decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
FAPE denialExtended school year (ESY)Behavior/discipline/manifestationCompensatory educationIEP adequacy/implementation
Relief ordered
Reimbursement of $2,460 aide and $4,600 summer tuition; 52 hours tutoring; 10 hours each speech and behavior therapy; AT evaluation; added consults.
From the decision
While the District has provided IEPs which provide FAPE for the most part, the District failed to provide FAPE for the summer of 2008
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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