ISBE due-process decision · FY 2018
Illinois due-process decision 2016-0459: split decision
The parent challenged evaluations, IEPs and transition services for an older student; the district filed to defend its evaluations. The hearing officer ruled largely for the student, awarding extensive compensatory services and evaluation reimbursement, but denied voice and occupational therapy and time-barred older claims.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Specific Learning DisabilityHearing officer: Jennifer LeisnerFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
Both the parent and the district
Issues in dispute
Eligibility/evaluation/child findIEP adequacy/implementationCompensatory educationTransition/secondary servicesIndependent educational evaluation (IEE)
Relief ordered
Compensatory speech, auditory, counseling and Lindamood-Bell services; private evaluation reimbursement; re-evaluation; transition program until age 22.
From the decision
Finding: For the Student in part and For the School District in Part.
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