ISBE due-process decision · FY 2016
Illinois due-process decision 2016-0182: district prevailed
In an expedited hearing, the district sought to move the student from a therapeutic day school to a residential facility due to dangerous behaviors. The hearing officer found all required factors met and ordered a residential interim placement for up to 45 school days.
Outcome: District prevailedDisability: Emotional DisabilityHearing officer: Janet Maxwell-WickettFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The school district
Issues in dispute
Behavior/discipline/manifestationPlacement/LREPrivate/residential placement & reimbursement
Relief ordered
District's request granted: residential interim alternative educational setting for up to 45 school days, with transportation.
From the decision
The District's requested relief to change the Student's placement to an appropriate interim alternative educational setting... is granted
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