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Mills v. Board of Education of District of Columbia
Mills v. Board of Education of District of Columbia was a federal trial court ruling that laid the foundation to the section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Education for All Handicapped Children also known as the IDEA, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
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Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley
In 1982 a student named Amy Rowley a deaf student, who was a kindergarten student in a public school located in Peekskill, New York where the Supreme Court ruling decided that Amy was not in need for an sign language in the classroom. The court decided that Amy was receiving benefits such as FAPE which is demonstrated by her passing grades and her grade to grade progress. http://usedulaw.com/185-board-of-education-of-the-hendrick-hudson-central-school-district-v-rowley.html -
Timothy W. v. Rochester New Hampshire District
The case was the focus of Timothy W. who was a child, whom had multiple handicapped with several complex disabilities. In 1984, Timothy’s lawyer filed a lawsuit stating that Timothy’s rights had been violated according to the EAHCA and clauses of the 14th amendment. On February 7, 1989, the court ruled that all children have rights to special education and special accommodations as well.https://www.britannica.com/topic/Timothy-W-v-Rochester-New-Hampshire-School-District