Complaint Summary

Date:

February 15, 2024

Case Number:

24-0274

Grade Level:

Middle

Person filing complaint:

Advocate on Behalf of the Parent

School District:

Bolton Public Schools (single student)

Allegation(s):

• Failure to provide in a timely way special education and related services in accordance with the Student’s IEP (34 CFR §§ 300.323(c)(2) and 300.17(d)); (RCSA § 10-76d-1(a)(3))

Conclusion(s):

• The District is in violation of 34 CFR §§ 300.323(c)(2) and 300.17(d), and RCSA § 10-76d-1(a)(3). The special education teacher failed to provide the Student with academic skills instruction in accordance with the Student’s IEP. It appears that the teacher did not accurately track the Student’s service time, nor was there a regularly scheduled time for the provision of the service.

Corrective Action(s):

• The District conducted its own investigation regarding the matter. The District changed the Student’s special education teacher and offered 7 hours of compensatory time in academic skills instruction. No additional corrective actions are required.