ISBE due-process decision · FY 2016
Illinois due-process decision 2015-0388: split decision
The parents sought full reimbursement for a private therapeutic day school, continued placement there, and compensatory services. The hearing officer found FAPE denied and awarded partial reimbursement and funding through the school year, but held the student can be served in public school going forward.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Specific Learning DisabilityHearing officer: Philip MilskFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Private/residential placement & reimbursementIEP adequacy/implementationCompensatory educationEligibility/evaluation/child findExtended school year (ESY)
Relief ordered
Half of one year's tuition and current-year tuition; placement funded through year end; ESY; new public school IEP with Wilson instruction.
From the decision
the continuation of therapeutic day school services beyond the 2015-2016 academic year need not be provided at public expense.
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