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.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In re: Pedro[1] BSEA # 16-03251 RULING ON PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ MOTION TO DISMISS This matter comes before the Hearing Officer on the Motion of the Plymouth Public Schools (“Plymouth” or “the District”) to Dismiss (“Motion to Dismiss”), filed on October 29,…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Student v. Boston Public Schools BSEA # 16-03783 Ruling on Parents’ Request for Recusal of the Hearing Officer and Request for an Extension of Time to Provide Clarification of the Hearing Issues On November 9, 2015, Parents filed a Hearing Request in…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In re: Quin[1] and Framingham Public Schools BSEA # 16-05247 RULING ON PARENT’S REQUEST FOR STAY PUT ORDER This matter comes before the Hearing Officer on the Request of the Parent of Quin for a Stay Put Order (hereinafter “Request for Stay…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Division of Administrative Law Appeals Bureau of Special Education Appeals RULING ON BROCKTON’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT In Re: Arnold[1] & Brockton Public Schools & Weymouth Public Schools BSEA # 16-00765 This matter comes before the Bureau of Special Education Appeals with an unusual procedural history. The Parent requested a Hearing…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS IN RE: BERYL[1] & PENTUCKET REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BSEA # 14-09900 RULING ON SCHOOL’S MOTION TO DISMISS This matter comes before the Bureau of Special Education Appeals on the Motion of the Pentucket Regional School District to Dismiss the Student’s Appeal. …Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In re: Ricardo[1] # 16-06568 RULING[2] ON MEDFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ MOTION TO DISMISS ITSELF AS A PARTY This matter comes before the Hearing Officer on a Motion filed by Medfield Public Schools (hereinafter “Medfield”) to dismiss itself as a Party to a case…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In re: Robert[1] BSEA # 16-05714 RULING ON CHELMSFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ MOTION TO DISMISS This matter comes before the Hearing Officer on the Motion of the Chelmsford Public Schools (“District”) to Dismiss the Hearing Request filed by Robert’s Parents. The Motion to Dismiss…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPELAS In Re: Eric A. v. Boston Public Schools BSEA # 16-04503 Ruling on Boston Public Schools’ Motion to Dismiss On December 10, 2015, Parents in the above-referenced matter filed a Hearing Request on their IDEA, 20 USC §1400 et seq., and M.G.L. c. 71B eligible…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Gale [1 & Berkshire Hills Regional School District BSEA # 14-03852 RULING ON SCHOOL MOTION TO JOIN DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH This matter comes before the Hearing Officer on the March 2, 2016 Motion of the Berkshire Hills Regional School District (“the School”) to…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Errol and Florence[1] & Salem Public Schools BSEA # 16-03447 / 16-03449 RULING ON MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT This matter comes before the BSEA on the Motion of the Salem Public Schools for Summary Judgment. The Students filed hearing request on October…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Division of Administrative Law Appeals Bureau of Special Education Appeals In Re: Tahlia H. & Taunton Public Schools BSEA # 16-06007 ORDER This matter comes before the BSEA on the March 28, 2016 Motion of the Taunton Public Schools for a “Stay Put” order. No opposition or other submission has been received from…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Shrewsbury Public Schools & Yandel[1] BSEA # 15-08106C RULING ON PARENTS’ MOTION FOR COMPLIANCE This matter comes before the Bureau of Special Education Appeals on the Parents’ Motion for Compliance with the Decision issued in this matter on November 24,…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Division of Administrative Law Appeals Bureau of Special Education Appeals In re: Bo[1] and Marlborough Public Schools BSEA # 16-01297 RULING ON SCHOOL’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT This ruling 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…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Division of Administrative Law Appeals Bureau of Special Education Appeals In Re: “Beryl”[1] and Pentucket R.S.D. BSEA # 14-09900 RULING ON SCHOOL’S MOTION TO DISMISS This matter comes before the Bureau of Special Education Appeals on the Motion of the Pentucket Regional School District to Reconsider its previously filed Motion to Dismiss. …Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In RE: Student v. Canton Public Schools BSEA #15-07611 Ruling on Canton Public Schools’ Motion to Dismiss Student in the above-referenced matter filed a Hearing Request on April 9, 2015. Following numerous requests for postponement of the Hearing in 2015, the Parties requested Off…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In re: Maurice1 BSEA #1600002 RULING ON TAUNTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ MOTION TO DISMISS This matter comes before the Hearing Officer on the Motion of the Taunton Public Schools (“Taunton” or “the District”) to Dismiss with Prejudice the Hearing Request (“Motion to…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In re: Maurice1 BSEA #1600002 RULING ON TAUNTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT This matter comes before the Hearing Officer on the Motion of the Taunton Public Schools (“Taunton” or “the District”) for Summary Judgment and Request for Order of Dismissal…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In re: Trina1 BSEA #1601943 RULING ON PARENT’S MOTION TO SEQUESTER WITNESSES This matter comes before the Hearing Officer on the Motion of the Parent of Trina to Sequester all non-party witnesses in a hearing scheduled to begin on March 22, 2016….Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In re: Quin1 BSEA #1605247 RULING ON MOTION TO REOPEN EVIDENCE This matter comes before the Hearing Officer on the Motion of the Parent to Reopen Evidence (“Motion to Reopen”) to allow Parent to submit her phone records from November 19-November 21,…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In re: Quin1 BSEA #1605247 RULING ON CROSS-MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT This matter comes before the Hearing Officer on the Parent’s Motion for Summary Judgment and Framingham Public Schools (“Framingham” or “District”)’s Cross Motion for Summary Judgment. The procedural history of this…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In re: Victoria1 BSEA #1606853 RULING ON PARENT’S MOTION TO DISMISS AND MOTION TO DISQUALIFY LEGAL COUNSEL These matters come before the Hearing Officer on the Motion of the Parent to Dismiss with Prejudice the Hearing Request (“Motion to Dismiss”) filed…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMININSTRATIVE LAW APPEALS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS BSEA #1607922 In re: Ugo1 v. Westford Public Schools Massachusetts Department of Children and Families Department of Developmental Services & Department of Mental Health RULING ON PARENTS’ MOTION TO JOIN DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND DEPARMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH’S MOTION…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMININSTRATIVE LAW APPEALS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS BSEA #1607922 In re: Ugo1 v. Westford Public Schools Massachusetts Department of Children and Families Department of Developmental Services & Department of Mental Health RULING ON MOTIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, AND DEPARMENT OF MENTAL…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS BSEA# 1607923 In Re: Student v. Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District Ruling on Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District’s Motion to Dismiss On April 4, 2016, Student/Parents filed a third Hearing Request regarding the same issues against Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District. Student/Parents…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Division of Administrative Law Appeals Bureau of Special Education Appeals In re: Northborough Public Schools v. Marlborough Public Schools & the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education – BSEA # 16-09179 RULINGS ON MARLBOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ MOTION TO DIMISS NORTHBOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ APPEAL PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND On May 6, 2016 Northborough…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Division of Administrative Law Appeals Bureau of Special Education Appeals In Re: Halsey[1] & Lenox Public Schools BSEA # 16-05042 ORDER This matter comes before the Hearing Officer on the Requests of the Parties for clarification of the Decision issued on June 22, 2016 in the instant matter. …Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Division of Administrative Law Appeals Bureau of Special Education Appeals In re: Maynard Public Schools – BSEA # 16-09990 RULING ON SCHOOL’S MOTION TO DISMISS APPEAL This ruling is rendered pursuant to M.G.L. Chapters 30A and 71B; 20 U.S.C. §1401 et seq.; 29 U.S.C. § 794; and the regulations promulgated…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS Bureau of Special Education Appeals In Re: Student & Andover Public Schools – BSEA # 15-10008 RULING ON MOTION OF ANDOVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER[1] At issue in this Ruling is whether the Andover Public Schools (Andover or School) must provide Parents with documents related to students…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Student v. Arlington Public Schools BSEA # 16-11465 Ruling on Arlington Public Schools’ Motion for Protective Order On June 24, 2016, Parents filed a Hearing Request challenging the program and placement proposed by Arlington Public Schools (Arlington) for Student, and seeking public…Look at this result
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS Bureau of Special Education Appeals In Re: Student & Natick Public Schools BSEA # 1611011 RULING ON MOTION OF PARENT TO JOIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AS A NECESSARY PARTY Student is a 13-year-old Natick Public Schools student. Student is eligible for special education services on…Look at this result
