ISBE due-process decision · FY 2018
Illinois due-process decision 2018-0062: split decision
The parents challenged a proposed more restrictive placement, predetermination and teaching methods. The hearing officer found predetermination and FAPE denials, ordering IEP revisions and reimbursements, but upheld the self-contained placement and rejected the retaliation claim.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Other Health ImpairmentHearing officer: Kathleen FuhrmannFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
IEP adequacy/implementationPlacement/LREProcedural/parent-participationRelated servicesCompensatory education
Relief ordered
IEP revised with multi-sensory instruction, FBA, 1:1 paraprofessional and sensory supports; tutoring and occupational therapy reimbursement.
From the decision
The parents have not met their burden of persuasion on this issue.
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