ESE 601 Students with Exceptionalities in the School Setting Timeline Created: Lashonda Gray

Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia

Aug 1, 1972

This case was on behalf of seven students with similar situations based on various characteristics such as behavioral, hyperactivity, and emotional disturbed. The school denied them educational services based on characteristics that demonstrated their disability. The court ruled that is mandated that all students receive a free public education based on the child's disability. http://www.kidstogether.org/right-ed_files/mills.htm

Board of Education of Hendrick Husdon Central School District v. Rowley

Jun 28, 1982

The school refused to provided a sign language interpreter for the student. Her parent filed suit under the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. The court ruled that public schools must provided an appropriate education for all students with disabilities. An individualized education plan (IEP) must be developed with parent and teacher to meet their child's overall learning needs in their least restrictive environment.
http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-supreme-court/458/176.html

Cedar Rapids Community School District v. Garret F.

Mar 3, 1999

This was a student who was in a wheelchair and dependent upon a ventilator. The school decline being financially responsible for the students well-being. The court ruled under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act that the school would provide school health services from a school nurse and/or other qualified individuals. However, medical services are to be provided by the child's primary physician.
http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-8th-circuit/1200445.html