STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Student v. Portland Board of Education - CT SDE Case No. 19-0392
Case No. 19-0392
Student v. Portland Board of Education
Appearing on behalf of the Student: Attorney Kathleen Werbner Law Office of Courtney Spencer, LLC 100 Riverview Sq. Suite 120 Middletown, CT 06457
Appearing on behalf of the Board: Attorney Rebecca Santiago Shipman & Goodwin LLP One Constitution Plaza Hartford, CT 06103
Appearing Before: Attorney Susan Dixon Hearing Officer
ISSUES:
1. Did the Board offer an appropriate program for the 2018-19 school year?
2. If not, is placement at Cedarhurst School the appropriate program for the Student for the 2018- 19 school year and should the Board be ordered to place the Student at Cedarhurst School for the 2018-19 school year?
3. Is the Student entitled to compensatory education?
PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND:
Counsel for the Parent filed this Request for a Due Process Hearing on May 6, 2019. The Hearing Officer was assigned on May 7, 2019. On May 8, 2019, Counsel for the Parent withdrew the case without prejudice.
FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:
The case is DISMISSED without prejudice.