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Mills vs. Board of Education of the District of Colombia
Mills was fighting due to being denied an education based on disability. The board was fighting on the grounds of lack of finances for services. The ruling made it so that all students must receive a free public education. This is to ensure that students with disabilities still receive an education despite their disability. Looking at this ruling it supports students with disabilities by making sure that they are not only educated, but receive an education that is affordable by making it free. -
Rowley vs. Hendrick Hudson School District
Rowley fought due to not receiving adequate services. The district fought because Rowley was receiving services that still help her understand. This ruling made it so that school boards must provide individualized instruction that also gives adequate services. These services must prove to be beneficial to the student. When looking at the ruling this ensures that students with disabilities are receiving services that will help them instead of just bringing in money for the school district. -
Winklemen vs. Parma City School District
Winkleman fought to be an advocate for their son, whom cannot advocate for himself. The district fought because they were following the IEP and IDEA. This ruling made it so parents are able to represent their child and their needs instead of a lawyer. This also ensured that parents have rights under IDEA as well. This ruling allows students with disabilities to know that their parents who know them best can advocate for them.