Great Valley School Dist. v. DOUGLAS M.

OPINION BY

Judge SIMPSON.1

We are asked to determine whether a school district can be compelled to evaluate in place a self-destructive student unilaterally enrolled in an out-of-state school. We hold that in the absence of violation of law, a school district cannot be compelled to assume any burden arising from an out-of-state private placement in which it did not participate, including burdens associated with the location.

Sean M., born March 15, 1985, is a resident of the Great Valley School District (School District). At all relevant times he was a regular education student.

During his ninth…