ISBE due-process decision · FY 2016
Illinois due-process decision 2016-0002: split decision
The parents sought reimbursement for a unilateral out-of-state residential placement and challenged IEPs, ESY, and handling of a private evaluation and records. The hearing officer granted 2015-16 reimbursement (excluding summer) and placement, found a participation violation, and ruled for the district on records.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Specific Learning DisabilityHearing officer: Jennifer LeisnerFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Private/residential placement & reimbursementPlacement/LREProcedural/parent-participationExtended school year (ESY)Transition/secondary services
Relief ordered
Reimbursement for 2015-16 residential placement (excluding summer 2015); placement there for rest of year; IEP meeting for ESY and 2016-17.
From the decision
Ruling: for the Parent in part and for the School District in part.
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