ISBE due-process decision · FY 2019
Illinois due-process decision 2018-0340: split decision
The parents challenged the district's transition program placement, IEP goals, transition assessments, and supports after knee surgery. The hearing officer found FAPE denials on goals and transition planning but rejected the knee-surgery claim; ordered private transition placement, compensatory time, and reimbursements.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Intellectual DisabilityHearing officer: Mary Jo StruszFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Placement/LREIEP adequacy/implementationTransition/secondary servicesPrivate/residential placement & reimbursementCompensatory education
Relief ordered
Placement at private transition program with transportation through age 21; reimbursement of tuition, mileage, and private evaluation costs.
From the decision
As compensatory education for the failure to provide Student FAPE, Student shall remain
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