Burilovich v. Board of Education of Lincoln Consolidated Schools
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
208 F.3d 560 (2000)
- Written by Carolyn Strutton, JD
Facts
B.J. Burilovich was a young boy with autism and related disabilities. B.J.’s parents (plaintiffs) were strong advocates for B.J.’s educational needs and, over time, disagreed with the individualized education plan (IEP) developed for B.J. by the Lincoln Consolidated Schools (the district). B.J.’s parents filed an administrative appeal under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) alleging both procedural and substantive violations of the statute. The initial-hearing officer held in favor of B.J.’s parents, but both parties appealed aspects of the decision. The state-review officer overturned the decision, holding that the district had complied with the procedural requirements of the IDEA and had developed an appropriate IEP for B.J. B.J.’s parents filed an appeal of that decision in federal district court, again alleging both procedural and substantive violations of the IDEA. The court granted the district’s motion for summary judgment, and B.J.’s parents appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Norris, J.)
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