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A child was denied placement in a public school due to alleged mental and behavioral disabilities. Plaintiffs had the grounds of due process. Another argument was the lack of finances to support the needs of the students. The court stated that funds should be expanded equitably so no child is excluded from the benefits of public education. This historical event guaranteed public education for all children. In 1975 the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was created.
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A deaf student required a sign language interpreter but was denied by the school district. The court stated, "she was not receiving a free appropriate public education." The supreme court ruled that a sign language interpreter was not required and enabled the school to allow students to pass from grade to grade. This ruling is concerning because the student is not given an equal opportunity to succeed rather they are just passed along.
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California school board had violated the Education for All Handicapped Children Act when a student was indefinitely suspended for violent and disruptive behavior related to his disability. The court stated that the state must provide services to students with disabilities when the school board does not. The district was prohibited from changing the placement of students unless the parents consented. Congress wanted to strip schools of unilateral authority to exclude disabled students.
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The prohibition of discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of life. The purpose of the law is to ensure that individuals with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as non-disabled individuals. This law is divided into five divisions that focus on the different stages of life that affect the individual with a disability. ADA protects individuals with disabilities the same way individuals are protected based on race, sex, age, or religion.
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A law that ensures that children with disabilities acquire the appropriate resources in order to be successful in their educational journey. These laws also protect the rights of children with disabilities and their parents. The law guarantees free public education in the least restrictive environment to all and every child with a disability. This law has proven to make progress in the rights of meeting the educational needs of children with disabilities.