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Wolcott 24-0343

Complaint Summary

Date

March 28, 2024

Case Number:

24-0343

Grade Level:

Middle

Person filing complaint:

Surrogate Parent

School District:

Wolcott Public Schools (single student)

Allegation(s):

  • Failing to follow the procedural requirements of conducting a manifestation determination (CFR § 300.530)
  • Failing to follow the procedural requirements of initiating a trial placement for diagnostic purposes (RCSA § 10-76d-14)

Conclusion(s):

  • District was in compliance with CFR § 300.530 and followed procedural requirements for conducting a manifestation determination.
  • District was in compliance with RCSA § 10-76d-14, despite complainant’s accurate statement that goals/objectives and amounts of service for a Trial Placement for Diagnostic Purposes were not discussed at the Student’s January 24, 2024, PPT meeting. The diagnostic goals and objectives, as well as the types and amounts of services needed to conduct a trial placement were discussed at the Student’s February 12, 2024, PPT meeting, prior to the Student beginning the Trial Placement.

Corrective Action(s):

  • No corrective actions required.