Due Process Hearing Decisions - FY21 - 3rd Quarter

January 1, 2021 – March 31, 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.

Howard County Public Schools

OAH Case #Decision DateHearing Requested ByIssues
20-H-HOWD-14664 1/13/2021Parent/GuardianPlacement Determination, Nonpublic Placement/Tuition Reimbursement
Decision Summary: The ALJ determined that the student had been denied a FAPE and, as a result, ordered the local school system to reimburse the parents and fund the unilateral nonpublic placement for the remainder of the current school year.

Montgomery County Public Schools

OAH Case #Decision DateHearing Requested ByIssues
20-H-MONT-25740 1/15/2021Parent/GuardianCompensatory Services, Reimbursement
Decision Summary: The ALJ determined that the LSS provided the student with a FAPE and, therefore, the parents’ due process complaint 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