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.
Student v. Hanover Public Schools – BSEA # 06-1157C COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re : Student v. Hanover Public Schools BSEA # 06-1157C Ruling on Parents’ Motion for Compliance with the BSEA Decision and Hanover Public Schools’ Objection to Parents’ Motion On May 22, 2006, Parents in the above referenced matter filed…Look at this result
Blythe and Ralph Mahar Public Schools – BSEA # 06-1342 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Bureau of Special Education Appeals In Re: Blythe1 & Ralph C. Mahar Public Schools BSEA #06-1342 Ruling on the School’s Motion to Join the Department of Mental Retardation and the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission On September 26, 2005, the Parents filed a hearing…Look at this result
Harwich Public Schools and Spaulding Youth Center – BSEA # 06-2300 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Bureau of Special Education Appeals In Re: Harwich Public Schools and Spaulding Youth Center BSEA #06-2300 Ruling on Harwich Motion to Stay Put This matter comes before the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (hereinafter the “Bureau”) on the Motion of the…Look at this result
Elizabeth R.L. and Worcester Public Schools -BSEA # 06-2557 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In re: Elizabeth R. L. & Worcester Public Schools BSEA #06-2557 MEMORANDUM REGARDING RULING ON WORCESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ MOTION FOR DIRECTED VERDICT A hearing regarding the above-entitled case was held on March 2 and 7, 2006 pursuant to…Look at this result
Plymouth Public Schools – BSEA # 06-2584 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Plymouth Public Schools BSEA # 06-2584 RULING ON PLYMOUTH’S JOINDER MOTION Introduction On December 1, 2005, Student and his Parent (through their attorney) filed with the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA) a Hearing Request against Plymouth Public…Look at this result
North Adams Public Schools – BSEA # 06-3571 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: North Adams Public Schools BSEA # 06-3571 RULING ON MOTION TO EXCLUDE CLAIMS PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 3, 2004 On April 12, 2006, North Adams Public Schools (North Adams) filed a Motion in Limine to Exclude All Claims…Look at this result
Abelard and Chicopee Public Schools – BSEA #06-3912 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Bureau of Special Education Appeals In Re: Abelard1 & Chicopee Public Schools BSEA #06-3912 Ruling on Motion of Chicopee Public Schools to Join DSS and DMH This matter comes before the Bureau on the Motion of the Chicopee Public Schools to Join the Massachusetts…Look at this result
Geraldo and Springfield Public Schools – BSEA # 06-4908 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Bureau of Special Education Appeals In Re: Geraldo1 & Springfield Public Schools BSEA #06-4908 Ruling on Parent’s Motion For Summary Judgment This matter comes before the Bureau on the Parent’s Motion for Summary Judgment and the Opposition of the Springfield Public School’s thereto….Look at this result
Student v. Melrose Public Schools – BSEA # 06-5261 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS Student v. Melrose Public Schools BSEA #06-5261 RULING ON PARENTS’ MOTION REGARDING PARTICIPANTS AT A RESOLUTION SESSION This ruling is issued pursuant to Parents’ Motion filed on May 17, 2006. Said Motion seeks an Order barring Mary Ellen…Look at this result
Student v. Boston Public Schools – BSEA # 06-5402R COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Student v. Boston Public Schools BSEA # 06-5402 Ruling on Boston Public Schools’ Motion to Join The Department of Mental Health On July 5, 2006, Boston Public Schools (hereinafter, Boston) filed a Motion To Join The Department of…Look at this result
Felice and Holyoke Public Schools – BSEA # 06-5994 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Bureau of Special Education Appeals In Re: Felice1 & Holyoke Public Schools BSEA #06-5994 Ruling on Motion For Summary Judgment This matter comes before the Bureau of Special Education Appeals on the Motion of the Educational Surrogate Parent to Join the Massachusetts Department…Look at this result
Mattapoisett Public Schools – BSEA # 06-6153 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Mattapoisett Public Schools BSEA # 06-6153 RULING ON MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER A. Introduction On January 18, 2007, Mattapoisett Public Schools (Mattapoisett) filed a Motion for Protective Order in the above-captioned case. On January 25, 2007, Parents filed…Look at this result
Student v. Mount Greylock Regional School District – BSEA # 06-6459R COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re : Student v. Mount Greylock Regional School District BSEA # 06-6459 Ruling on School’s Request for Postponement of the Hearing, Student’s Opposition to the Postponement Request and Student’s Motion for Advanced Scheduling Student filed a request…Look at this result
Albert and Boston Public Schools – BSEA # 06-6508R COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Albert1 and Boston Public Schools BSEA # 06-6508 RULING ON MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT A. INTRODUCTION Student has Crohn’s disease and, as a secondary disability, depression. Student’s disabilities caused him to be unable to complete…Look at this result
Albert and Boston Public Schools – BSEA # 06-6508R COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Albert1 and Boston Public Schools BSEA # 06-6508 RULINGS ON MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION AND MOTION TO STRIKE AFFIDAVIT A. Introduction This Ruling addresses Boston Public Schools’ (Boston) Motion for Reconsideration of the Hearing Officer’s Ruling on…Look at this result
Albert and Boston Public Schools – BSEA # 06-6508 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Albert1 and Boston Public Schools BSEA # 06-6508 RULING ON MOTION TO DISMISS On February 28, 2007, Boston Public Schools (Boston) filed with the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA) a Motion to Dismiss , seeking…Look at this result
Albert and Boston Public Schools – BSEA # 06-6508 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Albert1 and Boston Public Schools BSEA # 06-6508 RULING ON MOTION TO QUASH SUBPOENA A. Introduction This Ruling addresses Student’s Motion to Quash Subpoena Duces Tecum and for a Protective Order ( Motion to Quash )….Look at this result
Student v. Boston Public Schools – BSEA # 06-6542R COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Student v. Boston Public Schools BSEA # 06-6542 Ruling on Boston Public Schools’ Motion to Join The Department of Mental Health On July 6, 2006, Boston Public Schools (hereinafter Boston) filed a Motion To Join The Department of…Look at this result
Charlie S. and Triton Public Schools – BSEA # 07-0082 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS Charles S.1 and Triton Public Schools BSEA #07-0082 CORRECTED RULING ON TRITON PUBLIC SCHOOL’S MOTION TO JOIN GEORGETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AS A NECESSARY PARTY and RULING ON PARENT’S MOTION FOR STAY-PUT PLACEMENT On August 10, 2006, Parent filed a…Look at this result
Elfred and Whitman-Hanson Regional Schools District – BSEA # 07-0623 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Bureau of Special Education Appeals In Re: Elfred1 & Whitman-Hanson R. S. D. BSEA #07-0623 Ruling on the Parent’s Motion to Join the Department of Mental Health and on the School’s Motion to Join the Department of Social Services This matter comes…Look at this result
Student v. Dighton-Rehoboth Public Schools and Fall River Public Schools – BSEA #07-0756 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Student v. Dighton-Rehoboth Public Schools & Fall River Public Schools BSEA # 07-0756 Ruling on Fall River Public Schools’ Motion to Dismiss, Dighton-Rehoboth Public Schools’ Opposition To the Motion to Dismiss and Parents’ Opposition…Look at this result
Ipswich Public Schools – BSEA #07-0962C COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Bureau of Special Education Appeals In Re: Ipswich Public Schools BSEA # 07-0962 RULING ON MOTION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH DECISION This is a Ruling on the Parent’s Motion to Order Compliance with the Decision issued in this case on November 28, 2006. PROCEDURAL HISTORY On November…Look at this result
Henry and Bedford Public Schools – #07-1190 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In re: Henry1 and Bedford Public Schools BSEA #07-1190 RULING ON PARENT’S MOTION FOR STAY-PUT PLACEMENT This Ruling is rendered pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 USC 1400 et seq.), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of…Look at this result
Dennis-Yarmouth Public Schools and Herrell – BSEA # 07-1284 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Bureau of Special Education Appeals In Re: Dennis-Yarmouth Public Schools & Herrell1 BSEA #07-1284 Ruling on Parents’ Motion for Summary Judgment This matter comes before the Bureau on the Parents’ Motion for Summary Judgment and the School’s Opposition thereto. Both parties submitted written…Look at this result
Student v. East Bridgewater Public Schools – BSEA # 07-1364 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In re: Student v. East Bridgewater Public Schools BSEA# 07-1364 RULING ON SCHOOL’S MOTION TO DISMISS PARENTS’ HEARING REQUEST WITH PREJUDICE STATEMENT OF THE CASE 1. Parents filed a request for hearing with the Bureau of Special…Look at this result
Lowell Public Schools – BSEA Ruling # 07-2412 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Lowell Public Schools BSEA # 07-2412 RULING ON MOTION TO JOIN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Introduction On December 5, 2006, Student’s Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) filed with the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA) a Hearing…Look at this result
Student v. Dracut Public Schools and Melmark, Inc. – BSEA#07-2528 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL EDUCAITON APPEALS In Re: Student v. Dracut Public Schools and Melmark, Inc. BSEA # 07-2528 Ruling on Dracut Public Schools’ Motion to Dismiss and Melmark Inc.’s Objection to Dracut Public Schools’ Motion to Dismiss On February 12, 2007, Dracut Public Schools…Look at this result
Longmeadow Public School District – BSEA # 07-2866 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Longmeadow School District BSEA # 07-2866 RULING ON LONGMEADOW’S MOTION TO DISMISS INTRODUCTION This Ruling addresses Longmeadow School District’s (Longmeadow) Motion to Dismiss . The underlying issue is whether an agreement, entered into by both parties for…Look at this result
Khaled and Northampton Public Schools – BSEA# 07-2902 In Re: Khaled1 and Northampton Public Schools BSEA 07-2902 RULING ON PARENTS’ MOTION FOR INTERIM PLACEMENT This matter comes before the Hearing Officer on the Motion of the Parents for an Interim Placement, filed on March 28, 2010, and the School’s opposition thereto. A hearing was held…Look at this result
Khaled and Northampton Public Schools – BSEA # 07-2902 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW APPEALS BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPEALS In Re: Khaled1 and Northampton Public Schools BSEA #07-2902 RULING This matter comes before the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (Bureau) on the Parents’ Motion for an Interim Order, filed on September 3,…Look at this result
