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In Re: Student v. Chelmsford Public Schools

November 1, 2024·Sara Berman·Chelmsford Public Schools·Cited by 4 decisions·Modified on appeal

Issue Areas: Eligibility·Placement·Tuition Reimbursement

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The hearing officer found that Parents did not prove the student was eligible for special education based on the Team record.

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The Team considered updated evaluations, progress data, and classroom observations before declining to fund the requested placement. The decision discusses the FAPE standard in Doe v. Newton Public Schools and explains why the record did not support reimbursement.

The hearing officer also credited testimony about available supports and the student’s performance in the district program.

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BSEA # 25-03802BSEA # 25-04211BSEA # 24-11365BSEA # 24-09133

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