ISBE due-process decision · FY 2018
Illinois due-process decision 2017-0368: split decision
The parents sought full funding of a unilateral residential placement after delays in locating one. The hearing officer found a FAPE denial but, weighing both sides' delays, ordered the district to pay half of residential costs and travel, and denied wilderness program and evaluation reimbursement.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Emotional DisabilityHearing officer: Philip MilskFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Private/residential placement & reimbursementProcedural/parent-participationFAPE denial
Relief ordered
District pays 50% of residential tuition, room, board and travel; IEP meeting by May 2018; other reimbursements denied.
From the decision
The School District shall pay fifty per-cent of the Student's expenses
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