ISBE due-process decision · FY 2021
Illinois due-process decision 2020-0171: district prevailed
The parent sought to keep the student in his current cooperative program, opposed a move to an emotional disabilities program, and alleged bullying. The hearing officer found the current program was not providing FAPE, upheld the proposed placement, and found no bullying.
Outcome: District prevailedDisability: Intellectual DisabilityHearing officer: Mary SchwartzFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Placement/LREBullying/harassmentBehavior/discipline/manifestation
Relief ordered
None to parent; district may proceed with the proposed program placement and revise the IEP.
From the decision
the district may proceed with the placement in the ED Program and shall convene an IEP meeting
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