New Bedford Public Schools 4995

Date

2/26/21

LEA

New Bedford Public Schools

4995

Issue

(1) Student did not receive direct Speech/OT services during remote learning;

(2) Notice of Proposed District Action did not reflect discussion during IEP meeting re: request for increased in-person services for this high-needs student;

(3) District failed to notify BSEA of parent rejection of IEP within 5 day timeline

Finding

Noncompliance:

(1) Speech/OT services were not provided nor were compensatory services recommended;

(2) IEP Meeting notes do not document the results of the discussion regarding concerns about remote learning in the Notice of Proposed District Action;

(3) District notified BSEA of rejected IEP 11 days after meeting

Corrective Action

District must review with appropriate administration and IEP chairpersons the requirements of including all rejected options into Notice of Proposal to Act and provide evidence

District must review with staff the requirement to send notice to BSEA within 5 days of IEP rejection and provide evidence

District, with parent, must develop a compensatory service plan for OT and speech by 3/26/21.If plan cannot be agreed upon, DESE will create plan.