ISBE due-process decision · FY 2016
Illinois due-process decision 2015-0498: parent prevailed
The parents requested IEEs and challenged the evaluations, IEP and placement; the district filed to defend its evaluation. The hearing officer found the evaluations inappropriate and FAPE denied, granting the parents' requested relief including private placement and compensatory services.
Outcome: Parent prevailedDisability: Specific Learning DisabilityHearing officer: Full decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
Both the parent and the district
Issues in dispute
Independent educational evaluation (IEE)FAPE denialPrivate/residential placement & reimbursementCompensatory educationExtended school year (ESY)
Relief ordered
IEE reimbursement, private day school placement with transportation, 200 hours compensatory services plus 50 hours speech, reading program costs.
From the decision
The Parents prevail and the relief they requested is granted. The District's request for relief is denied.
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