ISBE due-process decision · FY 2024
Illinois due-process decision 2024-0105: split decision
The parents raised assistive technology, speech minutes, behavior, parent participation and placement claims and sought funding of their homebound placement. The hearing officer found FAPE denials for the missing communication device and reduced speech minutes, but rejected the other claims and homebound reimbursement.
Outcome: Split decisionDisability: Intellectual DisabilityHearing officer: Mary Jo StruszFull decision (PDF, ISBE)
Filed by
The parent
Issues in dispute
Related servicesEligibility/evaluation/child findProcedural/parent-participationPrivate/residential placement & reimbursementCompensatory education
Relief ordered
Reimbursement of $395.15 for a communication device and 32 one-hour compensatory speech-language sessions; homebound placement funding denied.
From the decision
The District is Ordered to reimburse Parents for the cost of 32 one hour speech-language therapy sessions
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