STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Connecticut SDE Decision 21-0025
Case No. 21-0025
Appearing for the Parents: Attorney Courtney Spencer Law Officers of Courtney Spencer, LLC 100 Riverview Center, Suite 120 Middletown, CT 06457
Appearing on behalf of the Board: Attorney Michelle Laubin Berchem Moses P.C. 75 Broad Street Milford, CT 06460
Appearing before: Kelly Moyher, Esq. Hearing Officer
ISSUES:
1. Did the Board offer an appropriate program for the 2020-2021 school year?
2. If not, is placement at Ben Bronz Academy the appropriate program for the Student for the 2020-2021 school year and should the Board be ordered to place the Student at the Ben Bronz Academy for the 2020-2021 school year?
PROCEDURAL HISTORY/SUMMARY:
The Parents filed the Due Process Complaint and Request for Hearing on July 22, 2020. The Hearing Officer was appointed on July 28, 2020. A Prehearing Conference was held on August 11, 2020. The issues in the case were set forth, and a hearing date was set for October 23, 2020. The Hearing Officer was notified via email on October 21, 2020 that the parents were withdrawing their request for a due process hearing.
FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:
The matter is DISMISSED without prejudice.