ISBE due-process decision · FY 2018
Illinois due-process decision 2018-0127: parent prevailed
The parents sought reimbursement for residential placement costs before the district adopted that placement. The hearing officer found the district denied FAPE by delaying evaluation after the student returned from homeschooling, and granted the full requested reimbursement.
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Private/residential placement & reimbursementEligibility/evaluation/child findFAPE denial
Relief ordered
Reimbursement of $19,282.74 for residential room and board, February to May 2017.
From the decision
The District is hereby ordered... to reimburse the Parents in the amount of $19,282.74
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