Due Process Hearing Decisions - FY21 - 4th Quarter

April 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021

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In cases where MSDE has been informed that a hearing decision is being appealed in accordance with Section 615(i) of IDEA 2004, an asterisk (*) is placed next to the OAH Case #. The civil or district court number of the case is provided when available.

Baltimore County Public Schools

OAH Case #Decision DateHearing Requested ByIssues
20-H-BCNY-27295 4/8/2021Parent/GuardianIEP Implementation-Placement, Behavior Interventions (COMAR regulations)
Decision Summary: The ALJ determined that the parent did not demonstrate that the LSS failed to provide the student with a FAPE and, therefore, the parents’ due process complaint was denied.

Montgomery County Public Schools

OAH Case #Decision DateHearing Requested ByIssues
20-H-MONT-11848 4/1/2021Parent/GuardianIEP development/Review/Revision, Nonpublic Placement/Tuition Reimbursement
Decision Summary: The ALJ determined that the LSS provided the student with a FAPE and, therefore, the parents’ request for a nonpublic placement, at public expense, and reimbursement for tuition was denied.

Contact:

Maryland State Department of Education
Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services
200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-767-0238    Fax: 410-333-0664