📢 BSEA Decision Update
In Evan v. Belmont Public Schools (BSEA #25-11078), the Hearing Officer ruled that Belmont’s IEPs for 2024–25 and 2025–26 were reasonably calculated to provide FAPE in the least restrictive environment. Parents’ request for reimbursement for unilateral placement at Carroll School was denied. The case highlights how progress data and “snapshot in time” standards weigh heavily in FAPE determinations.

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This inspiring success story follows a young boy who was initially misclassified in a restrictive classroom despite his exceptional talents. Through determined advocacy, he was placed in a full inclusion program—where he thrived academically and personally.

In Massachusetts, when teachers go on strike, the provision of services for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) can be disrupted. However, school districts are legally obligated to ensure that students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE), as mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

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