ISBE due-process decision · FY 2018
Illinois due-process decision 2017-0282: split decision
A surrogate parent alleged the district failed to provide the dedicated paraprofessional required by the student's IEP. The hearing officer found a FAPE denial, rejected the district's claim it had already compensated, and ordered outside therapy and extracurricular funding, but declined an independent behavioral assessment.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Emotional DisabilityHearing officer: Philip MilskFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
IEP adequacy/implementationFAPE denialCompensatory education
Relief ordered
One year of private weekly mental health therapy with transportation; up to $1,000 for an integrated extracurricular activity.
From the decision
Pay for the services of a private qualified mental health professional for the 2017-2018 school year
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