GNETS placement did not violate IDEA’s “least restrictive environment” mandate
Docket Number: 0000000 , Decision Date: 2022-01-18
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In denying a request for relief under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”). Judge Schroer concluded the student’s GNETS placement did not violate the “least restrictive environment” mandate, as the evidence showed the student required a therapeutic environment to learn self-regulation and social skills.
Judge upholds school district’s finding that child’s misconduct was not caused by untreated impulsivity issues
Docket Number: 0000000 , Decision Date: 2022-01-18
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Judge Howells affirmed the school district’s manifestation determination that a 12-year-old’s misconduct—specifically, brandishing an airsoft gun at school—was not caused by the special-education student’s untreated issues with impulsivity.
Student making progress in general education not eligible for IDEA relief
Docket Number: 0000000 , Decision Date: 2021-05-27
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Judge Barnes determined the student at issue was not eligible for relief under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”). The student and her parents failed to show the student was eligible for special educational services. Although she displayed some weaknesses, the student otherwise was [..] Read More..
GNETS placement deemed improper; ordered relief includes co-taught classroom, ESY
Docket Number: 0000000 , Decision Date: 2020-01-21
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This case addressed whether the continued placement of a 7-year-old special education student in GNETS was the least restrictive environment (LRE). Judge Malihi concluded the student was unnecessarily and prematurely placed in GNETS, and thus was denied a free appropriate public education (“FAPE”). Relief included [..] Read More..
Necessity to Conduct IEE and Comply with Stay-Put Provision
Docket Number: 2003654 , Decision Date: 2020-01-27
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The School District violated the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) by failing to conduct an independent evaluation for occupational therapy (OT), failing to provide adequate OT services based on the student’s significant needs, and failing to comply with the stay-put provision of the law.
Special Education Eligibility
Docket Number: 2010941 , Decision Date: 2020-01-14
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The student should have been found eligible for special education in the categories of Emotional Behavior Disorder and Other Health Impairment.