(January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025)
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.
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24-H-CITY-19290 | 1/8/2025 | Parent/Guardian | IEP Implementation-OT; IEP Implementation-speech/language services; IEP Implementation-classroom instruction; Parentally-Placed Private School Students; Behavior Interventions (COMAR regulations) |
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Decision Summary: The ALJ concluded that the LEA failed to provide an elementary school aged student with autism and unregulated behavior with FAPE in the LRE for the 2023-2024 school year. The ALJ found that there was agreement on the goals, supplementary aids and services, and accommodations. There were components missing from the FBA, which impacted the sufficiency of the BIP. The ALJ ordered that the school system reimburse the parents for the cost of tuition for the 2023-2024 SY. The ALJ further concluded that the LEA did provide the student FAPE in the area of speech and language and there was no need for OT goals. |
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24-H-CALV-30036 | 3/14/2025 | Parent/Guardian | Nonpublic Placement/Tuition Reimbursement |
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Decision Summary: The ALJ concluded that the parents’ allegation the LEA's lack of a response to bullying did not deny the student a FAPE for the 2023-2024 SY. Therefore, the parents’ request for reimbursement of tuition and other fees for a nonpublic placement was denied. |
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24-H-MONT-28229 | 2/25/2025 | Parent/Guardian | IEP Implementation-transportation |
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Decision Summary: The ALJ dismissed the parents’ complaint after concluding they failed to meet the burden of proof that the LEA denied the student FAPE for 2024-2025 SY when they did not provide the student with transportation services. The parent elected to continue the student’s placement at a school that was outside of her home area. |
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25-H-MONT-00773 | 3/18/2025 | Parent/Guardian | Evaluation/Assessment-Part B; Determination of Eligibility; |
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Decision Summary: The ALJ concluded that the LEA did not fail to act in accordance with the procedural requirements of the IDEA by failing or delaying its Child Find obligation. The ALJ also concluded that the student ability to receive FAPE for the 2024 - 2025 SY was not impeded or denied by the LEAs Child Find process. |
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24-H-PGEO-05097 | 3/4/2025 | Parent/Guardian | IEP Development/Review/ Revision; IEP Implementation-accommodations, aids & services, modifications |
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Decision Summary: The ALJ concluded that the LEA developed an appropriate IEP that was reasonably calculated and dismissed the parents request for funding for the Fusion Academy. The student was placed by the LEA in a separate nonpublic day school and had significant absences that impacted her progress. The ALJ concluded that it was difficult to determine the degree of the student’s progress given the impact of her absences. |
Contact:
Maryland State Department of Education
Division of Special Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (410) 767-7770
Fax: (410) 333-0664