ISBE due-process decision · FY 2019
Illinois due-process decision 2018-0494: split decision
The parents alleged failure to evaluate and identify the student and to provide residential placement. The hearing officer found eligibility under emotional disability as of April 2018 and a FAPE denial until October 2018, ordering reimbursement for that period only; OHI eligibility was denied.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Emotional DisabilityHearing officer: Kathleen FuhrmannFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Eligibility/evaluation/child findPrivate/residential placement & reimbursementFAPE denial
Relief ordered
Records amended to show eligibility; reimbursement of residential placement costs April 26 to October 19, 2018, plus transportation.
From the decision
That the District amend Student’s records to reflect his eligibility for special education and related services under the IDEA category of Emotional Disability
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