ISBE due-process decision · FY 2014

Illinois due-process decision 2014-0157: parent prevailed

The district defended its evaluation against an IEE request, and the parent alleged inadequate evaluation, IEP, services and ESY. The hearing officer found the evaluation inappropriate and FAPE denied, ordering IEE reimbursement, revised eligibility, extensive related services and two years of compensatory services.

Outcome: Parent prevailedDisability: AutismHearing officer:  Full decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
Both the parent and the district
Issues in dispute
Independent educational evaluation (IEE)Eligibility/evaluation/child findIEP adequacy/implementationRelated servicesCompensatory education
Relief ordered
IEE reimbursement, new FBA/social work evaluation, revised IEP with speech, OT, AT and aide, two years of compensatory tutoring and therapies.
From the decision
The District must revise eligibility based on the review of the IEEs to determine Student eligible under Autism and Speech Language Impairment.
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