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Used as a precedent for arguing that children with disabilities cannot be excluded from a public education.
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Tracking systems discriminated against poor and minority children were found unconstitutional.
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Students cannot be placed in special education classes from taking a culturally biased IQ test.
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State has to guarantee free public education to all children with disabilities ages 6-21. Students needed placed in most "integrated" environment.
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The Pennsylvania decision was extended to include all children with disabilities. Students with exceptionalities have a right to public education no matter their functionality.
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Ultimately, African American students could not be placed in classes for children with mild intellectual disability.
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A case that ended in disappointment with equal education, the court decided to not require schools to provide special language programs for non-english or limited-english students.
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Placement in a general education classroom with aids and services must be offered to students with disabilities.
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The court decided that an appropriate education for students with hearing impairments is not the same as an optimal education.
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Found that a segregated classroom was the appropriate environment for a student with Down Syndrome. Ultimately giving them the best chance at excelling.
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A decision was made that the party seeking relief must prove that an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is necessary or unnecessary for the student.
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Affirmed the right of parents to represent their children in IDEA-related court cases. Which ultimately led to more involvement from the parents.
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Tuition reimbursement for students with disabilities when a public school fails to provide a free and appropriate education.
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Supreme court ruled in favor of a higher standard of education for children with disabilities.