ISBE due-process decision · FY 2018
Illinois due-process decision 2017-0102: split decision
The parents sought tuition and transportation reimbursement for a private special school after the district never re-evaluated or offered an IEP. The hearing officer limited claims by the statute of limitations, found a FAPE denial, and awarded the lower of two requested reimbursement amounts.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Specific Learning DisabilityHearing officer: Mary Jo StruszFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Private/residential placement & reimbursementEligibility/evaluation/child findRelated services
Relief ordered
Tuition and transportation reimbursement of $97,126 for October 2014 to February 2017.
From the decision
The District is ordered to pay to the Parents, the sum of $97,126.00 which represents tuition reimbursement
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