ISBE due-process decision · FY 2015
Illinois due-process decision 2015-0143: split decision
The parents alleged inadequate evaluations, stagnant IEPs and unprovided services. The hearing officer found procedural and substantive FAPE denial and ordered a therapeutic day school placement and evaluation reimbursement, but denied compensatory education and the requested 2.5-year placement.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Speech or Language ImpairmentHearing officer: Mary SchwartzFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Eligibility/evaluation/child findIEP adequacy/implementationPrivate/residential placement & reimbursementCompensatory educationRelated services
Relief ordered
Therapeutic day school placement through 2015-16 with transportation and AT; evaluation reimbursement; compensatory education denied.
From the decision
The parents' request for compensatory education is denied as they did not provide the specific proof required
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