ISBE due-process decision · FY 2022
Illinois due-process decision 2022-0161: parent prevailed
The parents sought funding of a non-approved residential placement after the district could not find an approved facility. In a stipulated case, the hearing officer found the district could not provide FAPE and ordered it to fund the placement and reimburse costs.
Outcome: Parent prevailedDisability: Emotional DisabilityHearing officer: Mary Jo StruszFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Private/residential placement & reimbursementFAPE denial
Relief ordered
District to fund the residential placement and transportation going forward and reimburse $66,241.64 already paid.
From the decision
The District shall reimburse the Parents for the tuition and room and board Parents’ paid
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