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The court determined that Aja's 'stay put' placement during the due process hearing was at Westmark School (the private nonpublic school), rejecting the District's proposed interim placement and requiring the District to fund that placement while the due process hearing was pending.
Termine v. William S. Hart Union High School District: Plain English Summary
What Happened
A student named Aja had a disability and needed special education services. During a dispute between the family and the William S. Hart Union High School District about where Aja should attend school, the case went to a due process hearing—a type of dispute resolution. The District wanted to place Aja at one school, but the family disagreed.
What the Court Decided
The court ruled that while the hearing was ongoing, Aja should remain at Westmark School, a private school where the student was already attending. The court rejected the District's proposed alternative placement and ordered the District to pay for Westmark School during the entire waiting period until the hearing concluded.
Why This Matters
This case is important because it protects students with disabilities from being moved to different schools while disputes are being resolved. The ruling ensures that students stay in their current educational placement at no cost to families during the legal process, providing stability and preventing harm while disagreements are sorted out.
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