ISBE due-process decision · FY 2018
Illinois due-process decision 2017-0501: split decision
The parents alleged inadequate IEPs, evaluations, behavior supports and interpretation, seeking therapeutic day school placement. The hearing officer found FAPE denials and ordered evaluation reimbursement, added services, a new behavior plan and in-home ABA, but denied the interpreter claim and did not order private placement.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: AutismHearing officer: Kathleen FuhrmannFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
FAPE denialBehavior/discipline/manifestationIndependent educational evaluation (IEE)Procedural/parent-participationPlacement/LRE
Relief ordered
Speech and FBA reimbursement; ABA, speech and social work added to IEP; new BIP; three hours/week in-home ABA for six months.
From the decision
Parents request for an order requiring the District to provide specifically trained interpreters and translated documents is denied.
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