ISBE due-process decision · FY 2017
Illinois due-process decision 2016-0183: split decision
The parent alleged she could not meaningfully participate in an IEP meeting and the district refused to address wheelchair adjustments. The hearing officer ruled for the parent on the wheelchair and placement-predetermination issues but ordered no relief because the student left the district.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Multiple DisabilitiesHearing officer: Jennifer LeisnerFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Procedural/parent-participationRelated servicesPlacement/LRE
Relief ordered
None; prospective relief unavailable after the student left the district and no compensatory education evidence was presented.
From the decision
the Hearing Officer makes no award of compensatory education to the Student.
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