STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Student v. Ridgefield Board of Education - CT SDE Case No. 20-0422
Case No. 20-0422
Student v. Ridgefield Board of Education
Appearing on behalf of the Parent: Elizabeth Moyse, Esq. Law Office of Jennifer Laviano LLC 76 Route 37 South Sherman, CT 06784
Appearing on behalf of the Board: Christopher Tracey, Esq. Shipman & Goodman LLP 200 Atlantic Avenue, 3rd FL Stamford, CT 06901
Appearing before: Sylvia Ho, Esq. Hearing Officer
ISSUES:
1. Did the Board evaluate the Student in all areas of suspected disabilities?
2. Did the Board provide an appropriate placement?
3. Did the Board provide FAPE under 504?
4. What is the appropriate statute of limitations under IDEA and 504?
5. Is Grove School an appropriate placement?
6. Does the Student require a residential placement?
7. Should Student be placed at Grove School?
PROCEDURAL HISTORY/SUMMARY:
The Parent filed the Due Process Complaint and Request for Hearing on April 15, 2020. The Hearing Officer was appointed on April 16, 2020 and conducted a Prehearing Conference on May 7, 2020. The hearing was scheduled for July 23, 2020. On July 21, the Parent withdrew the Due Process Complaint without prejudice.
FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:
The matter is DISMISSED.