ISBE due-process decision · FY 2014
Illinois due-process decision 2013-0468: parent prevailed
The parents challenged the manifestation determination, the student's expulsion, and the lack of special education services during the expulsion. The hearing officer ruled for the parents on all three issues, ordering reinstatement, IEP implementation with a new FBA/BIP, and compensatory tutoring.
Outcome: Parent prevailedDisability: Specific Learning DisabilityHearing officer: Full decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Behavior/discipline/manifestationFAPE denialCompensatory education
Relief ordered
Reinstatement; prior IEP implemented with added FBA/BIP; 30 hours of one-to-one compensatory tutoring.
From the decision
the IHO awards the Student 30 hours of compensatory education.
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