ISBE due-process decision · FY 2014
Illinois due-process decision 2014-0357: split decision
The parent sought to keep the student in an out-of-district autism program rather than a proposed district cross-categorical classroom. The hearing officer found the district program could implement the IEP but ordered a data-based transition, with the current program kept if it fails.
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Placement/LRETransition/secondary services
Relief ordered
Student stays through year end; data-driven transition next fall, with current placement kept if transition fails; IEP corrections.
From the decision
If the transition plan is not successful, the student shall remain in the classroom for the 2014-15 school year
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