STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Student v. Hartford Board of Education - CT SDE Case No. 12-0413
Case No. 12-0413
Student v. Hartford Board of Education
Appearing on behalf of the Parent: Attorney Lynn Cochrane Greater Hartford Legal Aid 999 Asylum Avenue, 3" floor Hartford, CT 06105-2465
Appearing on behalf of the Board: Attorney Melinda Kaufmann Office of the Corporation Counsel 550 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103
Appearing before: Attorney Catherine M. Spain, Hearing Officer
ISSUES:
1. Whether the Board violated its obligation to implement PPT recommendations in a timely fashion; and, if so,
2. Whether such violation deprived the Student of a free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment for the 2011-2012 school year.
SUMMARY:
On May 8, 2012, the Board received the Request for Due Process. On May 17, 2012, a pre-hearing conference was held and hearing dates were scheduled. On May 25, 2012, in accordance with the terms of a settlement agreement between the parties, the Parent withdrew the Request for Due Process.
FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:
The matter is DISMISSED with prejudice.