STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Student v. Newington Board of Education - CT SDE Case No. 12-0320
Case No. 12-0320
Student v. Newington Board of Education
Appearing on behalf of the Student: Attorney Andrew Feinstein Attorney at Law, LLC 86 Denison Avenue Mystic, CT 06355
Appearing on behalf of the Board: Attorney Rebecca Santiago Shipman & Goodwin, LLP One Constitution Plaza Hartford, CT 06103-1919
Appearing before: Attorney Catherine M, Spain: Hearing Officer
FINAL DECISION AND ORDER
ISSUES:
1. Has the Board offered a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to the Student for the balance of the 2011-2012 school year?
2. If not, is the educational placement proposed by the Parent appropriate?
SUMMARY:
A special education hearing in the above-captioned matter was requested by the Student’s attorney and received by the Board on February 29, 2012. On March 5, 2012, a pre-hearing conference was held and hearing dates were scheduled. On April 2, 2012, the Parent withdrew the Request for Due Process with prejudice.
FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:
The matter is DISMISSED with prejudice.