ISBE due-process decision · FY 2017
Illinois due-process decision 2017-0246: split decision
The parents sought a different therapeutic day school placement and argued the student lacked needed supports and progress. The hearing officer found a FAPE denial only for failure to provide a one-to-one aide, ordering one, and denied the requested placement and other claims.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Intellectual DisabilityHearing officer: Mary Jo StruszFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
FAPE denialPlacement/LREIEP adequacy/implementationRelated services
Relief ordered
IEP revised to provide a one-to-one aide for 2017-18; requested change of therapeutic school denied.
From the decision
convene an IEP meeting within 30 days from today's date to revise Student's IEP to provide for a one-to-one aide
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