15 key legislative or judical decisions that expanded access to quality education for students with disabilities or special needs
By taymoler
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The Judicial decision in this case stated that all kids should get equal education no matter the color of their skin. Children of color were deprived the opportunity of equal education. -
"Tracking" the students on nationally normed tests which are seen biased. It was ruled unconstitutional. Tracking systems against the poor and minority children were deprived. They didn't have an opportunity to an equal education. -
This Judicial decision talked about how students can't be placed in special education classrooms based on the culturally biased IQ tests. -
This Judicial decision talks about how the state must promise a free public education to all kids with intellectual disabilities ages 6-21 regardless of their disability or impairment. -
This Judicial decision says that this should include all children with disabilities. It established the "constitutional right of children with exceptionalities to a public education regardless of their functional level" according to our book. -
This Judicial landmark talks about how African American kids could not be placed in classrooms that were made for mild intellectual disability only based on the assessments that were culturally and racially biased. The Judicial system ordered the school board to develop a new assessment process that would not discriminate against children of minority. -
The Judicial system said that catheterization as a related service under PL 94-142. It wasn't seen as an exempted medical procedure. The court later rules that only the services that would benefit a student from a special education would then qualify as related services. -
The Judicial system addressed the problem of what makes up an appropriate education for a child with hearing impairments so they can make progress in their learning. "Supreme Court ruled that an appropriate education does not necessarily mean an education that will allow for the maximum possible achievement; rather students must be given a reasonable opportunity to learn." as stated from our book. -
The Judicial system decision in this case is that the placement in a general education class with more aids and services must be offered to a child with disabilities previous to considering more isolated placements. -
The Judicial decision in this is that the Fifth Circuit Court of appeals said that an isolated class was the best choice for a student with down syndrome. It was clarified that it was needed for an appropriate education. -
The Judicial System declared that health care services need to be provided at school in order fir students to attend school. It is called to be a related service. -
The Judicial decision in this is that the U.S. Supreme Court decided wether or not the burden of proof was necessary for the parents or the school on behalf on the child regarding if the IEP is appropriate or not for that child. -
The issue that the Judicial Court handled in this was professional fees of an educational consultant. The court stated that parents are not entitled to compensate for the cost of experts, while only attorney fees are talked about in IDEA. -
A very significant Supreme Court case. By unanimous vote, parents earned the rights to represent their children in IDEA related court cases.
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The Supreme Court made the decision for a tuition reimbursement for a student with learning disabilities snd ADHD as well as depression was denied for a special education never received services from the school either. IDEA will refund for a private special education when public schools fail to do so.
