ISBE due-process decision · FY 2019
Illinois due-process decision 2018-0391: district prevailed
The parent sought IEP accommodations so the student could attend the district's before- and after-school care program. The hearing officer found the IEP appropriate and in the least restrictive environment, held program access claims belonged under Section 504/ADA, and denied relief.
Outcome: District prevailedDisability: Intellectual DisabilityHearing officer: Alan SchusterFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
FAPE denialIEP adequacy/implementationOther
Relief ordered
None
From the decision
Petitioner’s claims and the relief requested are hereby denied.
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