ISBE due-process decision · FY 2019
Illinois due-process decision 2018-0165: split decision
The parents claimed years of inadequate reading instruction for a student with severe dyslexia and sought residential school funding. The hearing officer found a FAPE denial, ordered placement through 2020-21 and tuition, travel, camp and tutoring reimbursement, but denied private speech therapy reimbursement.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Specific Learning DisabilityHearing officer: Mary SchwartzFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Eligibility/evaluation/child findIEP adequacy/implementationPrivate/residential placement & reimbursementCompensatory education
Relief ordered
Residential school placement at district expense through 2020-21; reimbursement of tuition, travel, camps and tutoring. Speech therapy reimbursement denied.
From the decision
The parents' request for reimbursement for Easter Seals speech therapy is denied.
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