ISBE due-process decision · FY 2018
Illinois due-process decision 2018-0073: district prevailed
The parent sought funding for a unilateral residential placement, arguing the district's therapeutic day school offer was inadequate. The hearing officer found the district offered FAPE in the least restrictive environment and the residential program was not appropriate, denying all relief.
Outcome: District prevailedDisability: Emotional DisabilityHearing officer: Janet Maxwell-WickettFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Private/residential placement & reimbursementPlacement/LREFAPE denial
Relief ordered
None.
From the decision
Parent's requested relief is denied and Parent's complaint is dismissed with prejudice.
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