STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Student v. Norwich Board of Education - CT SDE Case No. 19-0618
Case No. 19-0618
Student v. Norwich Board of Education
Appearing on behalf of the Parent: Courtney Spencer, Esq. Law Office of Courtney Spencer, LLC 100 Riverview Center, Suite 120 Middletown, CT 06457
Appearing on behalf of the Board: Peter Maher, Esq. Shipman and Goodwin, LLP One Constitution Plaza Hartford, CT 06103
Appearing before: Sylvia Ho, Esq. Hearing Officer
ISSUES:
1. Did the Board offer an appropriate program for the two years prior to the filing of the Due Process Complaint?
2. Did the Board offer an appropriate program for the 2019-2020 school year?
3. If not, is placement at Hope Academy appropriate?
4. If so, should the Board be required to financially support a placement at Hope Academy?
5. Do the circumstances warrant an award of compensatory education?
PROCEDURAL HISTORY/SUMMARY:
The Parent filed the Due Process Complaint and Request for Hearing on November 4, 2019. The Hearing Officer was appointed on November 12, 2019. On November 21, 2019, the Parents withdrew the Due Process Complaint with prejudice.
FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:
The matter is DISMISSED with prejudice.