ISBE due-process decision · FY 2017
Illinois due-process decision 2017-0193: split decision
The parent challenged the district's proposed move to a private therapeutic day school. The hearing officer found it was not the least restrictive environment and ordered return to a district instructional program with a revised behavior plan; a behavioral therapist was not ordered.
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Placement/LREBehavior/discipline/manifestationIEP adequacy/implementation
Relief ordered
Transition back to a district instructional classroom with supports; revised and fully trained behavior intervention plan.
From the decision
discuss a transition plan for the return of the Student to an appropriate instructional program within the District on or before April 17, 2017.
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