ISBE due-process decision · FY 2019
Illinois due-process decision 2018-0504: split decision
The parents sought reimbursement for a unilateral residential placement and alleged failure to evaluate for autism. The hearing officer rejected the evaluation claim but found the June 2018 IEP denied FAPE, ordering reimbursement from June 2018 and continued placement; earlier costs were denied.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Emotional DisabilityHearing officer: Jennifer LeisnerFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Eligibility/evaluation/child findPrivate/residential placement & reimbursementProcedural/parent-participationFAPE denial
Relief ordered
Reimburse $60,000 tuition June to October 2018; student remains at the residential school at public expense through 2018-19.
From the decision
Ruling: For the Parent’s in part, for the School District in part.
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