ISBE due-process decision · FY 2010
Illinois due-process decision 2010-0029: split decision
The parent sought a private therapeutic day school with sign-language instruction, IEEs, added services and compensatory education. The hearing officer upheld the district's placement and program on most issues, but ordered a functional behavioral assessment and behavior plan and partial payment of a private evaluation.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Intellectual DisabilityHearing officer: Full decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
FAPE denialPlacement/LREBehavior/discipline/manifestationIndependent educational evaluation (IEE)Procedural/parent-participation
Relief ordered
Functional behavioral assessment and behavior intervention plan; $1,500 toward the private evaluation. Private placement, other IEEs and added services denied.
From the decision
For Parent on issue of need for Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan
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