Decision
Due Process Hearing for JT
Date of Birth: xx/xx/xx
File Number: 7870/07-08LS
Dates of Hearings: January 7, 2008; January 23, 2008; March 6, 2008; March 14, 2008
CLOSED HEARING
Parties:
Mr. and Mrs.
Palisades School District 39 Thomas Free Drive Kitnersville, PA 18930
Representatives: Frederick Stanczak, Esq. 179 North Broad St Doylestown, PA 18901
Sharon Montayne, Esq.
331 Butler Avenue, PO Box 5069 New Britain, PA 18901
Date Transcript Received: March 22, 2008
Date Closing Arguments Received: April 7, 2008
Date of Decision: April 22, 2008
Hearing Officer: David F. Bateman, PhD
I. BACKGROUND
Student is a xx-year-old student in the Palisades School District. The main dispute for this Hearing was his eligibility for services. The Parents allege eligibility for Section 504/IDEA and a specific learning disability. As a result of this Hearing they are seeking reimbursement for an independent educational evaluation, compensatory education for a denial of a free appropriate public education, and eligibility for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504/Chapter 15.
Student is currently eligible for special education and related services as a student with a learning disability. From March 2006 to March 2007 he received no special education and received A ’ s and B’ s in the regular education classroom. In March 2007 the District completed a reevaluation report and found Student no longer eligible for special education and related services.
This Hearing was delayed multiple times due to scheduling problems, hiring of an attorney, change in attorneys, and problems with witness availability.
III. ISSUES PRESENTED
1. Are Parents entitled to reimbursement for an independent educational evaluation?
2. Is Student an eligible student under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act?
3. Is Student an eligible student under Chapter 15/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act?
4. Is Student eligible for compensatory education for inappropriate services for a denial of a free appropriate public education for the past two school years?
JT-Palisades-ODRNo-7870-07-08LS