ISBE due-process decision · FY 2013
Illinois due-process decision 2013-0031: split decision
The parents challenged the student's placement and move to a new location, his behavior plan and goals, and alleged predetermination. The hearing officer found the transfer lacked a needed transition plan, making placement inappropriate, but ruled for the district on the behavior plan and predetermination.
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Placement/LREBehavior/discipline/manifestationProcedural/parent-participationCompensatory educationPrivate/residential placement & reimbursement
Relief ordered
Transition plan and transfer to a private therapeutic day school for 18 months; IEP amended to 100% outside general education.
From the decision
The IHO found for the Parent on inappropriate placement and location of services and found for the District on all other issues.
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