STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Stamford Board of Education v. Student - CT SDE Case No. 21-0315
Case No. 21-0315
Stamford Board of Education and Student
Appearing on behalf of the Student: Parents, Pro Se
Appearing on behalf of the Board: Attorney Marsha Moses Berchem Moses, P.C. 75 Broad Street Milford, CT 06460
Appearing before: Attorney Ann F. Bird Hearing Officer
ISSUES:
The following issues have been identified for determination at the hearing:
1. Is the Board of Education’s evaluation appropriate?
2. If not, is the Student entitled to an Independent Educational Evaluation in the area of Speech and Language at public expense?
PROCEDURAL HISTORY:
The Board of Education initiated this special education due process case on April 22, 2021. This Impartial Hearing Officer was assigned to the case on April 25, 2021. A Prehearing Conference was scheduled to convene on May 6, 2021.
On April 28, 2021, the Student withdrew the request for an Independent Educational Evaluation. On the same day, April 28, 2021, the Board of Education requested that this matter be withdrawn or dismissed in light of the Student’s request.
FINAL DECISION AND ORDER:
The Board of Education’s request is granted and the matter is dismissed.