ISBE due-process decision · FY 2014
Illinois due-process decision 2013-0440: district prevailed
The district defended its reevaluation finding the student no longer eligible for an IEP, and the parent alleged FAPE denial, missed therapy services, predetermination and lack of participation. The hearing officer found the evaluation appropriate, denied a public-expense IEE, and dismissed all FAPE claims.
Outcome: District prevailedDisability: Orthopedic ImpairmentHearing officer: Full decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
Both the parent and the district
Issues in dispute
Independent educational evaluation (IEE)Eligibility/evaluation/child findRelated servicesProcedural/parent-participationExtended school year (ESY)
Relief ordered
None; IEE at public expense and all parent relief denied.
From the decision
All Parent's requests for relief are denied.
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