ISBE due-process decision · FY 2019
Illinois due-process decision 2019-0153: split decision
The parents claimed district schools could not meet the student's needs and sought reimbursement and private day school placement. The hearing officer found FAPE denials in reading and math, ordered private placement, compensatory services and reimbursement, but denied tutoring and neuropsychological evaluation costs.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Other Health ImpairmentHearing officer: Mary Jo StruszFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
FAPE denialIEP adequacy/implementationPrivate/residential placement & reimbursementCompensatory education
Relief ordered
Private school placement through 2019-20 with ESY, added compensatory instruction, 2018-19 tuition and mileage reimbursement.
From the decision
Therefore: Parents request for compensatory education is granted.
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