ISBE due-process decision · FY 2021
Illinois due-process decision 2020-0107: split decision
The parents alleged failure to evaluate for assistive technology, consider a private evaluation, provide adequate reading IEPs and placement, and respond to lack of progress. The hearing officer rejected the first two claims, found the rest denied FAPE, and ordered reimbursement and private placement.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Specific Learning DisabilityHearing officer: Kathleen FuhrmannFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Eligibility/evaluation/child findIEP adequacy/implementationPlacement/LREPrivate/residential placement & reimbursementCompensatory education
Relief ordered
Reimbursement of private school, tutoring, therapy and evaluation costs; private placement through 2021-22; revised IEP with structured literacy.
From the decision
The District to write an IEP with meaningful, measurable goals that address Student’s academic needs in reading
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