ISBE due-process decision · FY 2022
Illinois due-process decision 2022-0175: district prevailed
The district sought an expedited 45-day diagnostic placement for an unevaluated student with aggressive behavior whose parent refused evaluation consent. The parents did not appear. The hearing officer found injury likely and reasonable efforts made, and allowed the placement.
Filed by
The school district
Issues in dispute
Behavior/discipline/manifestationEligibility/evaluation/child findPlacement/LRE
Relief ordered
Up to 45 school days in a therapeutic diagnostic placement for an initial evaluation.
From the decision
for not more than 45 school days for an initial evaluation for special education and related services.
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