STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Student v. Ridgefield Board of Education - CT SDE Case No. 20-0127
Case No. 20-0127
Student v. Ridgefield 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: Linda Yoder, Esq. Shipman & 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 2019-2020 school year?
2. If not, is placement at Vocational Independence Program appropriate?
3. If so, should the Board be ordered to place Student at Vocational Independence Program for the 2019-2020 school year?
4. 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 25, 2019. The Hearing Officer was appointed on November 27, 2019 and held a Prehearing Conference on December 11, 2019. The hearing was scheduled for January 28, 2020. On January 17, 2020, the Parents withdrew the Due Process Complaint without prejudice.
FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:
The matter is DISMISSED.