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Decision Number
192
Book
25
Month
October
Year
2009
In RE
Complaint concerning districts use of seclusion and restraint, denial of a free appropriate education (FAPE) under the IDEA.
Appellant
Beth Rydberg, Bonnie McDougall
Appellee
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Summary

Appellants alleged that student was injured when he was dragged across a carpeted floor by a substitute 1:1 associate. The public agencies conceded that the alleged incident occurred.

The confirmed allegations constitute a denial of a free appropriate education (FAPE) under the IDEA. The Department ordered corrective action, including training on Iowa law concerning seclusion and restraint of students.