STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Student v. Regional #18 Board of Education - CT SDE Case No. 21-0182
Case No. 21-0182
Student v. Regional #18 Board of Education
Appearing on behalf of the Parent: Attorney Courtney Spencer Law Office Courtney Spencer 100 Riverview Center, Suite 120 Middletown, CT 06457
Appearing on behalf of the Board: Attorney Kyle McClain Zangari Cohn Cuthnertson Duhl & Grello, P.C. 750 Main Street, Suite 902 Hartford, CT 06103
Appearing before: Jane Ford Shaw, Esq. Hearing Officer
ISSUES:
1. Should the Student be found eligible for special education services?
2. Did the Board offer an appropriate program for the 2018-19 (- commencing November 10, 2018), 2019-20, 2020-21 school years including 2019 and 2020 extended school years?
3. If not, is placement at Franklin Academy the appropriate program for the Student for the 2020-21 school year and should the Board be ordered to place the Student at Franklin Academy for the 2020-21 school year?
PROCEDURAL HISTORY/SUMMARY:
The Student is entitled to receive a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment as defined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (“IDEA”) §20 U. S. C. 1401 et seq. and Connecticut General Statutes §10-76a et seq. The Parents filed the Due Process Hearing Complaint on November 20, 2020. The Hearing Officer was appointed on November 20, 2019 The Parents withdrew their complaint on November 20, 2020.
FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:
The matter is DISMISSED.