Due Process Hearing Decisions - FY22 - 2nd Quarter

October 1, 2021 – December 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
21-H-BCNY-24494 12/8/2021Parent/GuardianIEP Implementation-accommodations, aids & services, modifications; IEP Implementation-speech/language services
Decision Summary: The ALJ determined that there was not sufficient evidence to support the parent's assertion that the school system had not provided the student with a FAPE; therefore, the parent's due process complaint was denied.

Montgomery County Public Schools

OAH Case #Decision DateHearing Requested ByIssues
21-H-MONT-04430 11/18/2021Parent/GuardianNonpublic 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.
21-H-MONT-11482 10/1/2021Parent/GuardianCompensatory Services; Nonpublic Placement/Tuition Reimbursement
Decision Summary: The ALJ determined that the student had been denied a FAPE and, as a result, determined that the parent was awarded reimbursement for the cost of the nonpublic school placement for the 2020-21 school year and entitled to compensatory relief for the 2021-22 school year.
21-H-MONT-12801 11/2/2021Parent/GuardianIdentification/Evaluation/Reevaluation-Part B; IEP Development/Review/Revision; IEP Implementation-accommodations, aids & services, modifications; Placement Determination
Decision Summary: The ALJ concluded that the local school system met its obligations with regards to evaluating the student and providing the student with a FAPE in the least restrictive environment and, therefore, denied the parent's request.
21-H-MONT-13125 10/27/2021Parent/GuardianNonpublic Placement/Tuition Reimbursement
Decision Summary: The ALJ determined that the LEA provided the student with a FAPE and, therefore, the parents’ request for a nonpublic placement at public expense and reimbursement for tuition was denied.
21-H-MONT-14752 10/19/2021Parent/GuardianCompensatory Services; IEP Development/Review/Revision; Placement Determination
Decision Summary: The ALJ determined that the student was denied a FAPE during certain periods of time addressed by the hearing and, as a result, compensatory relief and tuition expenses were awarded.
21-H-MONT-19635 12/16/2021Parent/GuardianPlacement/LRE/complainant requesting less restrictive
Decision Summary: The ALJ determined that the LEA provided the student with a FAPE and, therefore, the parents’ request was denied.
21-H-MONT-22387 10/29/2021Parent/GuardianCompensatory Services; Reimbursement
Decision Summary: The ALJ ruled in favor of the school system and dismissed the parents’ due process complaint.

Prince George's County Public Schools

OAH Case #Decision DateHearing Requested ByIssues
21-H-PGEO-00757 12/21/2021Parent/GuardianCompensatory Services; IEP Implementation-accommodations, aids & services, modifications
Decision Summary: The ALJ determined that there was not sufficient evidence to support the parent's assertion that the school system had not provided the student with a FAPE; therefore, the parent's request was denied.

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