STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Student v. Bristol Board of Education - CT SDE Case No. 18-0432
Case No. 18-0432
Student v. Bristol Board of Education
Appearing on behalf of the Parent: Piper Paul, Esq. Cohn & Paul, PLLC 200 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 2F Norwalk, CT 06854
Appearing on behalf of the Board: Linda Yoder, Esq. Shipman & Goodwin, LLP One Constitution Plaza Hartford, CT 06103
Appearing before: Sylvia Ho, Esq. Hearing Officer
ISSUES:
1. Did the Board offered an appropriate program at the April 25, 2018 PPT?
2. If not, is Options an appropriate program for Student?
3. If so, should the Board be required to financial support placement at the Options program?
PROCEDURAL HISTORY/SUMMARY:
The Parents filed the Due Process Complaint and Request for Hearing on April 26, 2018. The Hearing Officer was appointed on May 4, 2018 and conducted a Prehearing Conference on May 25, 2018. The hearing was scheduled for June 28, 2018. On June 25, 2018, the Parents’ attorney withdrew the matter without prejudice.
FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:
The matter is DISMISSED without prejudice.