ISBE due-process decision · FY 2018
Illinois due-process decision 2017-0370: parent prevailed
The Spanish-speaking parents alleged lack of qualified interpretation and translation, denial of transportation, and inadequate behavioral supports. The hearing officer granted the requested relief, including interpreter services, evaluation and transportation reimbursement, added social work, and a new behavior assessment and plan.
Outcome: Parent prevailedDisability: AutismHearing officer: Janet Maxwell-WickettFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Procedural/parent-participationRelated servicesBehavior/discipline/manifestationIndependent educational evaluation (IEE)
Relief ordered
Interpretation/translation services; IEE and FBA reimbursement; transportation reimbursement; 60 minutes/week social work; new FBA and BIP with parent training.
From the decision
Parent's requested relief is granted.
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