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DECISIONDismissedCT SDE Case No. 09-0051

Student v. East Lyme Board of Education

STATE OF CONNECTICUT

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Student v. East Lyme Board of Education - CT SDE Case No. 09-0051

Case No. 09-0051

Appearing on behalf of the Parents: Attorney Courtney Spencer Klebanoff & Alfano 433 S. Main ST West Hartford, CT 06110

Appearing on behalf of the East Lyme Attorney Frederick Dorsey Board of Education: Siegel, O’Connor, O’Donnell 150 Trumbull St. Hartford, CT. 06103

Appearing before: Attorney Deborah R. Kearns, Hearing Officer

ISSUES:

I. Whether the local board of education can conduct a reevaluation of the student in order to determine continuing eligibility to receive special education services and develop an individualized education program?

PROCEDURAL HISTORY:

The claim for due process was filed July 21, 2008. At a prehearing conference the parties agreed to schedule the hearing to allow time for them to pursue settlement discussions. The first day of hearing was scheduled for September 19, 2008. The parties notified the hearing officer they have reached an agreement. The matter is dismissed with prejudice. The matter was resolved within 45 days of the request for due process.

FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:

1. The matter is dismissed with prejudice.