ISBE due-process decision · FY 2023
Illinois due-process decision 2023-0067: parent prevailed
The parent alleged the district failed to evaluate and identify a specific learning disability, offered inadequate IEPs, failed to implement the IEP and misrepresented program options. The hearing officer found for the parent on every issue and granted all requested relief.
Outcome: Parent prevailedDisability: AutismHearing officer: Janet Maxwell-WickettFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Eligibility/evaluation/child findIEP adequacy/implementationProcedural/parent-participationCompensatory educationFAPE denial
Relief ordered
Add SLD eligibility; daily structured literacy, math and writing instruction; evaluation reimbursement; extensive compensatory reading, math, writing, typing and related-service hours.
From the decision
Parent is entitled to the requested relief in its entirety.
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