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Mills v. Board of Education of District of Columbia
This was class action lawsuit , this lawsuit was on the behalf of seven children who were denied the opportunity to attend public educational because of alleged mental, behavioral, physical or emotional disabilities. This lawsuit was on the grounds that the students were being denied their constitutional right to Due Process. This is important because all students should be afford the same opportunity for free education. https://www.leagle.com/decision/19721214348fsupp86611090.xml -
DANIEL R.R. V. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The school, down syndrome student would not benefit in a general education classroom. Case result: School determines if in a regular classroom, with appended devices/services, would suffice. If student is to be removed from the general education classroom, the school must determine if the child has been allowed time spent the regular classroom to the maximum extent possible. Students need the opportunity to learn with their age group. http://www.kidstogether.org/right-ed_files/daniel.htm -
DOE V. WITHERS
Class action lawsuit, suing for money damages by a handicapped child and his parents against a public school teacher and other school officials for refusing to accommodate the child’s handicapping condition in the classroom. General education high school history teacher failed to comply with an IEP. Results of case: The teacher had to pay $15,000, and is a landmark showing the importance to follow the IEP. http://www.wrightslaw.com/law/caselaw/case_Doe_Withers_Complaint.html
