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Divisions > Special Education and Early Intervention > Family Support and Dispute Resolution Branch > Hearing Decisions > 2014
Due Process Hearing Decisions - FY14 - 2nd Quarter

(October 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013)

In cases where MSDE has been informed that a hearing decision is being appealed in accordance with Section 615(i) of IDEA 2004, an asterisk (*) is placed next to the OAH Case #.  The civil or district court number of the case is provided when available.

Public Agency OAH Case #
______________
Decision Date
Hearing Requested By Issues
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
13-H-HOWD-34552
The information contained in this decision could not be redacted sufficiently to ensure the confidentiality of the student, therefore, the decision is being withheld for release.
12/18/2013
Parent/Guardian Nonpublic Placement, Proper Written Notice, Related Services
Decision Summary
____________

The ALJ concluded that the student's IEP for the 2013-2014 school year would provide the student with educational benefit in the least restrictive environment and that it was not necessary for school staff trained in the Heimlich maneuver and CPR to accompany the student throughout the school day.



Public Agency OAH Case #
______________
Decision Date
Hearing Requested By Issues
Baltimore City Public Schools
13-H-CITY-20742
10/8/2013
Parent/Guardian Evaluation/Assessment, FAPE, IEP Implementation-accommodations, aids & services, modifications
Decision Summary
____________

The ALJ concluded that the parent failed to satisfy the burden of proof that the student did not receive a FAPE during the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 school years and as a result, granted the school system's motion for judgment.



Public Agency OAH Case #
______________
Decision Date
Hearing Requested By Issues
Howard County Public Schools
13-H-HOWD-29619
10/23/2013
Parent/Guardian Evaluation/Assessment, IEP Implementation-accommodations, aids & services, modifications, IEP Implementation-Placement
Decision Summary
____________

The ALJ concluded that the IEP and placement proposed by the school system was reasonably calculated to offer the student a FAPE. As a result, the ALJ denied the parents' request that the student be place at a nonpublic school at the school system's expense. The ALJ further concluded that the parents were not entitled to be reimbursed for the cost of a private psychological evaluation they obtained.



Public Agency OAH Case #
______________
Decision Date
Hearing Requested By Issues
Montgomery County Public Schools
13-H-MONT-24095
11/6/2013
Parent/Guardian IEP Implementation-FAPE, IEP Implementation-Placement
Decision Summary
____________

The ALJ concluded that the IEP and placement proposed by the school system was reasonably calculated to provide a FAPE in the least restrictive environment. As a result, the ALJ denied the parents' request that the student be financially responsible for the student's placement in an out-of-state residential program.


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