ISBE due-process decision · FY 2011
Illinois due-process decision 2010-0381: split decision
A pro se parent challenged the district's evaluation, termination of speech therapy and refusal of door-to-door transportation. The hearing officer ruled for the parent on evaluation and speech services, but for the district on transportation.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Specific Learning DisabilityHearing officer: Full decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Eligibility/evaluation/child findRelated servicesCompensatory educationIndependent educational evaluation (IEE)Procedural/parent-participation
Relief ordered
IEE reimbursement ($420), weekly speech therapy, compensatory tutoring and speech, ESY and IEP amendments. Special transportation denied.
From the decision
HELD: For Parent on Issues 1 and 2 and for District on Issue 3.
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