J.G. ex rel. Jimenez v. Baldwin Park Unified School District

ORDER REVERSING DECISION OF OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

INTRODUCTION

This appeal concerns an Administrative Due Process Hearing under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”), 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq. Plaintiff J.G. (“plaintiff’ or “J.G.”), by and through his Guardian Ad Litem, Nancy Jimenez (“Ms. Jimenez”), brought this action seeking to reverse a decision of the California Office of Administrative Hearings (“OAH”). (See Complaint; Order Granting Application for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem for the Minor, J.G.). The decision found that defendants Baldwin Park Unified School District (“BPUSD”) and Covina Valley United School District (“CVUSD”) (collectively “the Districts”) provided plaintiff a free and appropriate public education (“FAPE”) in the least restrictive environment (“LRE”) pursuant to the IDEA. (See Administrative Record (“AR”) at 748-75). 1 Plaintiff also seeks other relief, including a referral to the California School for the Deaf in Riverside (“CSDR”), reimbursement, damages, and attorney’s fees and *1273 costs. (See Complaint at Prayer for Relief).

The court, having reviewed all the briefing with respect to the parties’ Cross-Motions…