Klein reaches the conclusion that ' was not reasonably calculated to provide meaningful educational benefit to Patrick on the day it was finalized.' ( Id.) Mr. A, Report of Andrew Klein.) In his report offered as an expert report, Dr.

Klein.) He was retained by Plaintiffs to 'offer an opinion regarding the appropriateness of the school district's substantive and procedural undertakings regarding developing a free appropriate education for Patrick in the least restrictive environment. Klein is a Certified Mediator in Educational Disputes, and a former regular and special education teacher, as well as a former hearing officer. Motion to Exclude Andrew Klein's Testimony Before turning to the cross motions for judgment on the administrative record, the Court will first briefly address Defendant's motion to exclude the report and testimony offered by Plaintiff's expert, Andrew Klein. After review of the entire administrative record and applicable law, the Court makes the following decision on the issues presented. Pursuant to a stipulation, the parties agreed to submit this matter to the Court for disposition on the administrative record. Plaintiffs claim that Defendant, Derry Township School District, failed to fulfill its statutory obligations under the IDEA to offer Patrick a free and appropriate public education, and that they should be reimbursed for Patrick's private school tuition with the Vista School, a school that Michael's parents established specifically to educate autistic children in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The underlying action was commenced on behalf of Patrick J., an eleven-year old boy with autism, by his parents, Michael J.

§§ 1400-1487 (2005), on appeal from a decision of the Special Education Due Process Appeals Panel of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ('Appeals Panel'). This case arises under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997 ('IDEA'), 20 U.S.C.

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