ISBE due-process decision · FY 2017
Illinois due-process decision 2016-0486: split decision
The parent alleged the district failed to timely evaluate and serve the student and to consider independent evaluations. The hearing officer found FAPE denials, ordered therapeutic day school placement, assistive technology and evaluation reimbursement, but denied compensatory education, vision therapy and parent training.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Specific Learning DisabilityHearing officer: Mary Jo StruszFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Eligibility/evaluation/child findFAPE denialPlacement/LREIndependent educational evaluation (IEE)Compensatory education
Relief ordered
Private therapeutic day school placement with transportation; assistive technology; reimbursement of three independent evaluations. Compensatory education denied.
From the decision
The District shall place Student in a therapeutic day school that provides special education and related services
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