STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Student v. Wethersfield Board of Education - CT SDE Case No. 19-0118
Case No. 19-0118
Student v. Wethersfield Board of Education
Appearing on behalf of the Student: Jeffrey L. Forte, Esq. Forte Law Group, LLC 4 Research Drive, Suite 402 Shelton, CT 06484
Appearing on behalf of the Board: Peter Maher, Esq. Shipman & Goodwin, LLP One Constitution Plaza Hartford, CT 06103-1919
Appearing before: Melinda A. Powell, Esq.
ISSUES:
1. Does the hearing officer have jurisdiction over the expedited hearing request?
2. Is the Student eligible for special education and related services under the IDEA?
3. If the Student is eligible under the IDEA, is an outplacement at Ben Bronz Academy appropriate for the 2018-2019 school year?
4. Are the Parents entitled to reimbursement for tuition, transportation and related expenses for Ben Bronz Academy for the 2018-2019 school year?
5. Did the Board violate Child Find in the 2017-2018 school year?
6. Did the Board violate Child Find in the 2018-2019 school year?
7. What is the Student’s Stay Put placement?
PROCEDURAL HISTORY/SUMMARY:
The Student/ Parent filed the Due Process Complaint and Request for Hearing on September 4, 2018. The Hearing Officer was appointed on September 4, 2018. A Prehearing Conference was held on September 7, 2018. On September 18, 2018, via email, the Complaint was withdrawn without prejudice.
FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:
In light of the above, the matter is DISMISSED.