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.
BSEA # 12-8636 R DECISION II The above-referenced matter comes to the BSEA on a Remand from the Federal District Court for the District of Massachusetts for administrative exhaustion and fact finding purposes. The matter was bifurcated via a Ruling issued on March 26, 2015 (later amended via Order issued on April 27, 2015). Following…Look at this result
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. By agreement of the parties and pursuant to BSEA Hearing Rule XII, this matter is decided solely on the basis of documents that have been filed…Look at this result
IN RE: OXFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS – BSEA # 15-06886 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or IDEA (20 USC Sec. 1400 et seq.); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC Sec. 794); the Massachusetts special education statute or “Chapter 766,”…Look at this result
BSEA #: 15-08235 DECISION This decision is rendered pursuant to M.G.L. Chapters 30A and 71B; 20 U.S.C. §1400 et seq.; 29 U.S.C. § 794; and the regulations promulgated under the statutes. A hearing in the above-entitled matter was held on July 7 and 8, 2015 at Catuogno Court Reporting in Worcester, Massachusetts. The…Look at this result
In Re: Mansfield Public Schools BSEA # 1507326 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), the Massachusetts special education statute (M.G.L. ch. 71B), the Massachusetts Administrative Procedure Act (M.G.L. ch. 30A), and the…Look at this result
In re: Jacqueline[1] and Brookline Public Schools BSEA # 14-08578 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 USC 1400 et seq.), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 794), the state special education law (MGL c. 71B), the state Administrative Procedure Act (MGL c. 30A), and…Look at this result
BSEA # 14-08637 CORRECTED DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 USC 1400 et seq.), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 794), the state special education law (MGL ch. 71B), the state Administrative Procedure Act (MGL ch. 30A), and the regulations promulgated under these…Look at this result
BSEA # 12-8636 R DECISION The above-referenced matter comes to the BSEA on a Remand from the Federal District Court for the District of Massachusetts for exhaustion and fact finding purposes. The matter was bifurcated via a Ruling issued on March 26, 2015 (later amended via Order issued on April 27, 2015) and therefore, this…Look at this result
_______________________________________ In Re: Vladimir[1] & Acton Boxborough Regional School District BSEA # 15-03957 _______________________________________ DECISION This Decision is issued pursuant to M.G.L. c71B and 30A, 20 U.S.C.§1401 et seq., 20 U.S.C. §794 and the regulations promulgated under those statutes. The parties agreed to submit this matter for Decision without a Hearing pursuant to BSEA Rule…Look at this result
BSEA # 14-02344 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…Look at this result
In Re: Student v. Abington Public Schools BSEA # 14-07763 & #15-02743 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 USC 1400 et seq.), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 794), the state special education law (MGL ch. 71B), the state Administrative Procedure Act (MGL ch….Look at this result
BSEA #14-09290, 15-00006 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or IDEA (20 USC Sec. 1400 et seq.); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC Sec. 794); the Massachusetts special education statute or “Chapter 766,” (MGL c. 71B) the Massachusetts Administrative Procedures Act (MGL c. 30A)…Look at this result
BSEA # 15-03083 BSEA # 14-01653 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 USC 1400 et seq.), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 794), the state special education law (MGL ch. 71B), the state Administrative Procedure Act (MGL ch. 30A), and the regulations promulgated…Look at this result
In Re: Richmond Consolidated School District (“RCS”) BSEA # 14-10881 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 USC 1400 et seq.), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 794), the state special education law (MGL c. 71B), the state Administrative Procedure…Look at this result
Taylor & East Longmeadow Public Schools – BSEA #15-00165 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Division of Administrative Law Appeals Bureau of Special Education Appeals _______________________________________ In RE: Taylor [1] & East Longmeadow Public Schools BSEA #15-00165 _______________________________________ DECISION This Decision is issued pursuant to M.G.L. c. 71 B and 30 A, 20 U.S.C. § 1401 et…Look at this result
Student v. Hampden Public Schools – BSEA # 14-03110 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Student v. Hampden-Wilbraham School District BSEA # 1403110 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 USC 1400 et seq .), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act…Look at this result
Boston Public Schools – BSEA # 13-08609 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Division of Administrative Law Appeals Bureau of Special Education Appeals In Re: Boston Public Schools BSEA # 1308609 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 USC 1400 et seq .), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973…Look at this result
Boston Public Schools – BSEA # 13-00579 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Boston Public Schools BSEA #1300579 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”), 20 USC Sec. 1400 et seq., Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC Sec. 794); the Massachusetts special…Look at this result
Marblehead Public Schools – BSEA # 12-3975 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Marblehead Public Schools BSEA #12-3975 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”), 20 USC Sec. 1400 et seq., Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC Sec. 794); the Massachusetts special…Look at this result
Ned and Northampton Public Schools – BSEA # 12-0250 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Ned1 and Northampton Public Schools BSEA #12-0250 DECISION This decision is rendered pursuant to M.G.L. Chapters 30A and 71B; 20 U.S.C. §1400 et seq.; 29 U.S.C. §794; and the regulations promulgated under these statutes. A hearing…Look at this result
Abington Public Schools – BSEA # 11-5932 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Abington Public Schools BSEA #11-5932 CORRECTED DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”, 20 USC Sec. 1400 et seq.; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC Sec. 794); the Massachusetts…Look at this result
Andover Public Schools – BSEA # 14-02742 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Andover Public Schools BSEA #1402762 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or IDEA (20 USC Sec. 1400 et seq.); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC Sec. 794); the Massachusetts…Look at this result
Newton Public Schools – BSEA # 13-07903 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Division of Administrative Law Appeals Bureau of Special Education Appeals In Re: Newton Public Schools BSEA # 1307903 DECISION This decision is issued by the Bu# reau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA) pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 USC 1400 et seq…Look at this result
Nauset Regional School District and Mass. Dept. of Developmental Services – BSEA # 13-00562 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Division of Administrative Law Appeals Bureau of Special Education Appeals In Re: Nauset Regional School District and Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services BSEA # 1300562 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act…Look at this result
Violet and Walpole Public Schools – BSEA # 12-3645 In RE: Violet1 and the Walpole Public Schools BSEA # 12-3645 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to M.G.L.c. 71B and 30A, 20 U.S.C. §794 and the regulations promulgated under those statutes. A hearing was held on May 29 and 30, and June 13, 2012 at…Look at this result
Schools District – BSEA # 12-0132 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Division of Administrative Law Appeals Bureau of Special Education Appeals In Re: School District1 BSEA # 12-0132 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 USC 1400 et seq .), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC…Look at this result
Ford Charter School – BSEA # 11-5882 and 12-2883 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Division of Administrative Law Appeals Bureau of Special Education Appeals In Re: Ford1 Charter School BSEA#’s: 11-5882 & 12-2883 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 USC 1400 et seq. ), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation…Look at this result
Randolph Public Schools v. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Boston Public Schools – BSEA # 14-02067 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Division of Administrative Law Appeals Bureau of Special Education Appeals Randolph Public Schools v. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Boston Public Schools BSEA #: 1402607 DECISION This decision is rendered…Look at this result
Chicopee Public Schools – BSEA # 13-07346 THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS Bureau of Special Education Appeals ___________________________ In Re: Chicopee Public Schools & Douglas1 BSEA #1307346 ___________________________ DECISION This Decision is issued pursuant to M.G.L.c. 71B and 30A, 20 U.S.C. §1400 et seq ., 29 U.S.C. § 794 and the…Look at this result
Student v. Hudson Public Schools – BSEA # 13-00513 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Student v. Hudson Public Schools BSEA # 1300513 DECISION This decision is issued pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 USC 1400 et seq .), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act…Look at this result
