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Larry P. v. Riles
Larry P was an black student that was place in the special education program was called EMR, or educable mental retardation academic based on his IQ score. In 1977, a lawsuit was filed against the school district, Superintendent (Riles), California Board of Education.
The court ruled that the use of IQ tests had a discriminatory effect and resulted in disproportionate EMR placement. (culturally bias)
Because of this case, people say that the SAT test are also bias.
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HONIG v. DOE. 484 U.S. 305 (1988)
A California school violated the EAHCA, by suspending a handicapped child for 5 days for his behavior. John Doe was an emotionally disturbed 17-year-old who had difficulty controlling his impulses and anger.
The Supreme Court affirmed that the state must provide services directly to students with disabilities. Parents have a right to be a part of in the IEP.
The result of this case lead to schools adapting to special classes for students.
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Cedar Rapids Community School Dist. v. Garret F.
This case involved Garret F., a student in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who was a quadriplegic and required a ventilator after a motorcycle accident. His mother asked the school to supply him a personal attendant, but they refused.
IDEA requires school boards to provide continuous nursing services to disabled students who need them during the school day. In 1999, the court ruled that the school had to pay for nursing services.
http://www.wrightslaw.com/law/caselaw/case_Cedar_Rapids_SupC
