ISBE due-process decision · FY 2015
Illinois due-process decision 2014-0250: split decision
The parents challenged a proposed move to a separate social-emotional program, evaluations, stay-put, predetermination and reimbursement of evaluations and transportation. The hearing officer upheld the placement and ruled for the district on all issues except reimbursing two private evaluations.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Emotional DisabilityHearing officer: Full decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Placement/LREEligibility/evaluation/child findProcedural/parent-participationIndependent educational evaluation (IEE)Other
Relief ordered
Reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs for two private evaluations; IEP meeting to plan the transition to the new program.
From the decision
Hearing Officer found in favor for the School District on all issues, with exception of payment of out of pocket costs
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