ISBE due-process decision · FY 2015
Illinois due-process decision 2013-0496: district prevailed
The parents challenged the district's proposed move of the student from general education to a special education autism program, and sought staff training. The hearing officer found the proposed program was the least restrictive appropriate placement and ordered the placement change.
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Placement/LREOther
Relief ordered
Parents ordered to consent to the district's proposed placement; district to maintain its existing autism training program.
From the decision
The Parents shall immediately facilitate and execute the proper forms, including any and all consent forms to change
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