ISBE due-process decision · FY 2018
Illinois due-process decision 2017-0225: split decision
The parents claimed the district wrongly found the student, who had a Section 504 plan, ineligible for special education. The hearing officer found a FAPE denial, ordered an IEP, an independent assistive technology evaluation and compensatory speech therapy, but denied school choice and most reimbursement.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Other Health ImpairmentHearing officer: Philip MilskFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Eligibility/evaluation/child findFAPE denialCompensatory educationIndependent educational evaluation (IEE)Procedural/parent-participation
Relief ordered
IEP under OHI and language disorder; independent AT evaluation; 26 compensatory speech sessions; $302.92 evaluation reimbursement; records-access order.
From the decision
The Parents' request for an Order directing the District to place the Student in a particular school for the 2017-2018 school year is denied.
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