ISBE due-process decision · FY 2023
Illinois due-process decision 2023-0036: district prevailed
The parents challenged the timing of the FBA/BIP, the math program, the proposed self-contained placement and consideration of their outside evaluation, seeking general education placement. The hearing officer found the district provided FAPE, denied all relief, and ordered a therapeutic day school placement.
Outcome: District prevailedDisability: AutismHearing officer: Janet Maxwell-WickettFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Behavior/discipline/manifestationIEP adequacy/implementationPlacement/LREProcedural/parent-participationCompensatory education
Relief ordered
Parents' requested relief denied; district ordered to place the student in a private therapeutic day school with related services, ESY and transportation.
From the decision
the District, at all times in question, provided the Student with a FAPE. Parents' requested relief is denied in its entirety.
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