STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Student v. Bethel - CT SDE Case No. 20-0044
Case No. 20-0044
Student v. Bethel
Appearing for the Parents: Attorney Laura Heneghan The Law Offices of Dana Jonson, LLC 13 Starr Lane Bethel, CT 06801
Appearing on behalf of the Board: Attorney Rebecca Santiago Shipman & Goodwin, LLC One Constitution Plaza Hartford, CT 06103
Appearing before: Kelly Moyher, Esq. Hearing Officer
ISSUES:
1. Was the Student denied FAPE for the 2017-2018, 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years, including ESY for 2018 and 2019?
2. If the Student was denied FAPE for these years, what is an appropriate placement in the least restrictive environment?
3. Is the Student entitled to compensatory education and/or any other relief determined to be appropriate by the Hearing Officer?
PROCEDURAL HISTORY/SUMMARY:
The Parents filed the Due Process Complaint and Request for Hearing on July 29, 2019. The Hearing Officer was appointed on July 31, 2019. A Prehearing Conference was held on August 6, 2019. The issues in the case were set forth, and a tentative hearing date was set for September 20, 2019, but the parties expressed they were very close to reaching a settlement and asked for time for negotiations. The Hearing Officer granted this request. The Hearing Officer was notified via email on September 11, 2019 that a settlement had been reached and the parents were withdrawing their request for a due process hearing.
FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:
The matter is DISMISSED with prejudice.