ISBE due-process decision · FY 2021

Illinois due-process decision 2021-0031: district prevailed

The parent alleged the student's IEP denied FAPE by not including a functional behavior assessment, behavior plan, and ABA services. The hearing officer found the student was progressing and had no behaviors requiring them, and denied relief.

Outcome: District prevailedDisability: Intellectual DisabilityHearing officer: Janet Maxwell-WickettFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
IEP adequacy/implementationBehavior/discipline/manifestationCompensatory education
Relief ordered
None
From the decision
Parent’s requested relief is denied and the complaint is dismissed with prejudice.
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