The Bureau of Special Education Appeals (“BSEA”) conducts mediations, advisory opinions and hearings to resolve disputes among parents, school districts, private schools and state agencies concerning eligibility, evaluation, placement, individualized education programs (IEPs), special education services and procedural protections for students with disabilities.
Hatfield Public School District v. Student – BSEA #01-1878 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS Hatfield Public School District v. Student BSEA #01-1878 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to M.G.L. c. 71B and 30A, 20 U.S.C. § 1401 et seq ., 29 U.S.C. § 794, and the regulations promulgated under said statutes. A hearing…Look at this result
Student v. Belchertown Public Schools – BSEA #03-5069 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS Student v. Belchertown Public Schools BSEA #03-5069 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to M.G.L. c. 71B and 30A, 20 U.S.C. § 1401 et seq ., 29 U.S.C. § 794, and the regulations promulgated under said statutes. A hearing was held…Look at this result
Middleborough Public Schools – BSEA #03-2915 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Middleborough Public Schools BSEA #03-2915 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to 20 USC Sec. 1400 et seq. (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), 29 USC Sec. 794 (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act); MGL c. 71B (the Massachusetts special education statute;…Look at this result
Lowell Public Schools – BSEA #03-1471 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS IN RE: Lowell Public Schools BSEA# 03-1471 DECISION ON MOTIONS This decision is rendered pursuant to M.G.L. Chapters 15, 30A and 71B; 20 U.S.C. §1400 et seq .; 29 U.S.C. §794; and the regulations promulgated under each of these statutes. PROCEDURAL…Look at this result
Austin v. Brookline Public Schools – BSEA #02-3847 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS BSEA# 02-3847 IN RE: Austin1 v Brookline Public Schools DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to M.G.L. c.71B and 30A, 20 U.S.C.§1401 et seq ., 29 U.S.C. §794, and the corresponding regulations. A hearing was held on November 19-20,…Look at this result
Sharon Public Schools – BSEA #02-1490 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Sharon Public Schools BSEA # 02-1490 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to 20 USC 1400 et seq . (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), 29 USC 794 (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act), MGL chs. 30A (state administrative procedure act) and…Look at this result
Arlington Public Schools – BSEA #01-4302 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS IN RE: Arlington Public Schools BSEA# 01-4302 DECISION ON CROSS MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGEMENT This decision is rendered pursuant to M.G.L. Chapters 15, 30A and 71B; 20 U.S.C. §1400 et seq .; 29 U.S.C. §794; and all of the regulations promulgated…Look at this result
Boston Public Schools – BSEA #01-1853 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS BSEA# 01-1853 IN RE: BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to M.G.L. c.71B and 30A, 20 U.S.C. §1401 et seq ., 29 U.S.C. §794, and the regulations promulgated under those statutes. A hearing occurred on August 24, 2001…Look at this result
Special Education Appeals BSEA #03-4823 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Bureau of Special Education Appeals In Re: Ilse1 and Plymouth Public Schools BSEA#03-4823 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to M.G.L. c. 71B and 30A, 20 U.S.C. § 1401 et seq ., 29 U.S.C. § 794, and the regulations promulgated under those statutes. A hearing was held…Look at this result
Nathaniel v Attleboro Public Schools – BSEA #03-2903 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS BSEA# 03-2903 IN RE: NATHANIEL1 v ATTLEBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to M.G.L. c.71B and 30A, 20 U.S.C.§1401 et seq ., 29 U.S.C. §794, and the corresponding regulations. A hearing occurred on May 30, 2003…Look at this result
Ellora and South Hadley Public Schools – BSEA #03-1385 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Bureau of Special Education Appeals In Re: Ellora1 and South Hadley Public Schools BSEA #03-1385 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to M.G.L. c. 71B and 30A, 20 U.S.C. § 1401 et seq ., 29 U.S.C. § 794, and the regulations promulgated thereunder….Look at this result
Antonio v Boston Public Schools – BSEA #02-3761 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS IN RE: ANTONIO1 v BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BSEA# 02-3761 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to M.G.L. c.71B and 30A, 20 U.S.C. §1401 et seq ., 29 U.S.C. §794, and the regulations promulgated under those statutes. A hearing occurred…Look at this result
Wachusett Regional School District – BSEA #02-1337 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Wachusett Regional School District BSEA # 02-1337 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to 20 USC 1400 et seq . (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), 29 USC 794 (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act), MGL chs. 30A (state administrative procedure…Look at this result
Student v. Peabody Public Schools – BSEA #01-3945 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS Student v. Peabody Public Schools BSEA #01-3945 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to M.G.L. c. 71B and 30A, 20 U.S.C. § 1401 et seq ., 29 U.S.C. § 794, and the regulations promulgated under said statutes. A hearing was held…Look at this result
Hingham Public Schools – BSEA #01-1374 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In re: Hingham Public Schools BSEA #01-1374 DECISION This decision is rendered pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Act, 20 U.S.C. 1401 et seq; Chapter 766 of the Acts of 1972, M.G.L. c. 71B; the Massachusetts Administrative Procedures, M.G.L c. 30A;…Look at this result
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District – BSEA #03-4733 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District BSEA # 03-4733 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to 20 USC 1400 et seq . (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), 29 USC 794 (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act), MGL chs. 30A (state administrative procedure…Look at this result
Ben and Bourne Public Schools – BSEA #03-2817 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In re: Ben1 and Bourne Public Schools BSEA #03-2817 DECISION This decision is rendered pursuant to 20 USC 1400 et seq . (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), 29 USC 794 (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act), MGL chs. 30A…Look at this result
Luke and Newbury Public Schools – BSEA #03-1373 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Bureau of Special Education Appeals In Re: Luke1 BSEA #03-1373 DECISION This decision is rendered pursuant to MG.L. Chapters 15, 30A and 71B; 20 U.S.C.§ 1400 et seq .; 29 U.S.C. § 794; and the regulations promulgated under each of these statutes. A hearing…Look at this result
Northbridge Public Schools – BSEA #02-3722 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Northbridge Public Schools BSEA #02-3722 DECISION This decision1 is issued pursuant to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 USC Sec. 1400 et seq ., Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 USC Sec. 794; the Massachusetts special education statute “Chapter…Look at this result
Arlington Public Schools – BSEA #02-1327 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Arlington Public Schools BSEA # 02-1327 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to 20 USC 1400 et seq . (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), 29 USC 794 (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act), MGL chs. 30A (state administrative procedure act) and…Look at this result
Medford Public Schools – BSEA #01-3941 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Medford Public Schools BSEA # 01-3941 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to 20 USC 1400 et seq . (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), 29 USC 794 (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act), MGL chs. 30A (state administrative procedure act) and…Look at this result
SILVER LAKE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT – BSEA #01-1370 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS IN RE: SILVER LAKE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BSEA 01-1370 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to M.G.L. c.71B and 30A, 20 U.S.C. s. 1401 et seq ., 29 U.S.C. s. 794, and the regulations promulgated under those statutes. A…Look at this result
Special Education Appeals BSEA #03-4709 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Bureau of Special Education Appeals In Re: Kyle1 and Mansfield Public Schools BSEA#03-4709 Decision This decision is issued pursuant to M.G.L. c. 71B and 30A, 20 U.S.C. § 1401 et seq ., 20 U.S.C. § 794, and the regulations promulgated under those statutes. At a prehearing conference…Look at this result
Lowell Public Schools – BSEA #03-2637 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS IN RE: Lowell Public Schools BSEA# 03-2637 DECISION ON JOINDER MOTIONS OF LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS This decision is rendered pursuant to M.G.L. Chapters 15, 30A and 71B; 20 U.S.C. §1400 et seq .; 29 U.S.C. §794; and the regulations promulgated under…Look at this result
Student v. Mashpee Public Schools – BSEA #03-1193 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS Student v. Mashpee Public Schools BSEA #03-1193 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to M.G.L. c. 71B and 30A, 20 U.S.C. § 1401 et seq ., 29 U.S.C. § 794, and the regulations promulgated under said statutes. A hearing was held…Look at this result
Melanie and Concord-Carlisle Regional School District – BSEA #02-3458 In re: Melanie1 and Concord-Carlisle Regional School District BSEA # 02-3458 DECISION This decision is rendered pursuant to 20 USC 1400 et seq . (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), 29 USC 794 (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act), MGL chs. 30A (state administrative procedure act) and…Look at this result
Lowell Public Schools, Chelmsford Public Schools, and Massachusetts Department of Education – BSEA #02-0735 In re: Lowell Public Schools, Chelmsford Public Schools, and Massachusetts Department of Education BSEA #02-0735 DECISION This decision is rendered pursuant to 20 USC 1400 et seq . (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), 29 USC 794 (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation…Look at this result
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District – BSEA #01-3852 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District BSEA # 01-3852 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to 20 USC 1400 et seq . (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), 29 USC 794 (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act), MGL chs. 30A (state administrative procedure…Look at this result
Gill-Montague Regional School District – BSEA #01-1222 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Gill-Montague Regional School District BSEA # 01-1222 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to 20 USC 1400 et seq . (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), 29 USC 794 (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act), MGL chs. 30A (state administrative procedure…Look at this result
Student v. Dennis-Yarmouth Regional Schools – BSEA #03-4447 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS Student v. Dennis-Yarmouth Regional Schools BSEA #03-4447 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to M.G.L. c. 71B and 30A, 20 U.S.C. § 1401 et seq ., 29 U.S.C. § 794, and the regulations promulgated under said statutes. A hearing was held…Look at this result
