ISBE due-process decision · FY 2010
Illinois due-process decision 2010-0097: parent prevailed
The dispute was whether the district could unilaterally replace parent-provided, reimbursed transportation with district bus transport. The hearing officer held the IEP team never changed transportation, so the parent arrangement continues, and ordered an IEP meeting to develop a transportation plan.
Outcome: Parent prevailedDisability: Specific Learning DisabilityHearing officer: W. David UtleyFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Related servicesProcedural/parent-participation
Relief ordered
Parents continue transporting with reimbursement; IEP meeting within 45 days to develop a transportation plan.
From the decision
the parents shall continue to transport the child and be re-imbursed for that transportation
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