ISBE due-process decision · FY 2015
Illinois due-process decision 2014-0396: split decision
The parent alleged the district denied FAPE by refusing the student's service dog, not evaluating assistive technology, denying an aide, and allowing a hostile environment. The hearing officer ruled for the parent on the service dog and hostile environment issues, awarding tuition and transportation reimbursement.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Other Health ImpairmentHearing officer: Full decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
FAPE denialPrivate/residential placement & reimbursementBullying/harassmentRelated servicesOther
Relief ordered
Private school tuition and mileage reimbursement for two school years; IEP to address the service dog; later-year tuition denied.
From the decision
The IHO rules the preponderance of the evidence failed to support a ruling in favor of the Parent on Issues 2 and 3
ISBE removes the district's and student's names from every decision, so this case can't be linked to a specific district. The summary and outcome label were drafted with AI assistance from the decision's full text and checked against its order (how); the decision PDF is the authoritative record. This is not legal advice.
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