ISBE due-process decision · FY 2013
Illinois due-process decision 2013-0220: split decision
The parents alleged the district's reading and writing services did not remediate the student's language-based learning disability, and sought reimbursement for a private residential school plus two more years. The hearing officer found reading-related IEP violations but denied residential reimbursement.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Specific Learning DisabilityHearing officer: W. David UtleyFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
IEP adequacy/implementationFAPE denialPrivate/residential placement & reimbursementTransition/secondary services
Relief ordered
If the student re-enrolls, 50 minutes daily of certified multisensory reading instruction for up to three years; residential reimbursement denied.
From the decision
The School District committed a violation which resulted in a loss of educational opportunity for the Student
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