ISBE due-process decision · FY 2018
Illinois due-process decision 2017-0490: parent prevailed
The parents rejected the district's proposed placement and unilaterally enrolled the student in a private therapeutic day school. The hearing officer found the district's IEP and placement denied FAPE and the private school appropriate, and granted retroactive and prospective tuition, services and transportation.
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
FAPE denialPlacement/LREPrivate/residential placement & reimbursement
Relief ordered
Retroactive and prospective private school tuition, related services and transportation costs.
From the decision
Petitioner's request for both retroactive and prospective tuition and related services reimbursement and transportation costs... is granted
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