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Mills v. Board of Education of District of Columbia
This case was brought about concerning 7 students who was classified as having behavioral problem, mentally retarded, hyperactive or emotionally disturbed. Parents argued that their child was excluded or denied educational services because of their disability. The board of education argued that because of lack of funds, they were unable to provide all the services needed of these students. Aware of the rights of these children the judge ordered the school district to adopt.... -
Board of Education v. Rowley
This case was brought about a deaf girl name Amy Rowley. It was at the beginning of her kindergarten year where Amy was assigned an interpreter. Two weeks after being assigned an interpreter, it was taken away from her because the school felt she didn’t need it. As a trade for the interpreter, Amy was given a wireless hearing aid and a tutor. Amy parents didn’t feel like that was good enough, so this is where the case begin. The judge concluded that without a interpreter... -
Endrew F v Douglas County School District
Endrew who is an autistic boy was placed in a private school because his parents felt as though a public school wasn’t meeting his educational needs. The parents then seemed reimbursement of tuition for the private school because they felt it fell under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This act states that if a child is not receiving their proper educational needs, parents may seek reimbursement at a private sector for tuition and other expenses. Continued...