ISBE due-process decision · FY 2017
Illinois due-process decision 2016-0152: split decision
The parent claimed the student was improperly graduated without transition services and sought diploma rescission and three years of compensatory private placement. The hearing officer found a FAPE denial and awarded two years at a private transition program, declining rescission and driver's education.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: AutismHearing officer: Janet Maxwell-WickettFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
FAPE denialTransition/secondary servicesCompensatory educationIndependent educational evaluation (IEE)
Relief ordered
Two years at a private transition program with a one-to-one aide as compensatory education; reimbursement for a psychological evaluation.
From the decision
This Hearing Officer declines Parent's invitation to rescind the Student's high school diploma.
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