Special Education Law Timeline

  • Diana v. State Board of Education

    Diana v. State Board of Education
    Students are to be tested in their primary languages as well as English. Students cannot be placed in special education classes on the basis of IQ tests.
  • Mills v. Board of Education

    Mills v. Board of Education
    This was established to protect the rights of the child, including the parents being notified of a pending initial evaluation, reassignment, or a planned termination of special services.
  • Armstrong v. Kline

    Armstrong v. Kline
    Extended school year. The state's refusal to pay for schooling in excess of 180 days for children with disabilities.
  • Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley

    Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley
    Appropriate Education. Courts ruled that appropriate education does not necessarily mean an education that will allow for maximum achievement. The students must be given a reasonable opportunity to learn.
  • Tatro v. State of Texas

    Tatro v. State of Texas
    Supreme Court held that catheterization qualified as a related service under PL 94-142.
  • Oberti v Board of Education of the Borough of Clementon School District

    Oberti v Board of Education of the Borough of Clementon School District
    Placement in a general education classroom with aids and services must be offered to a student with disabilities. The student cannot be excluded from a general education classroom .
  • Agostini v. Felton

    Agostini v. Felton
    Provision of services. Special educators can now provide the services needed in parochial schools rather than just private schools.
  • Schaffer v. Weast

    Schaffer v. Weast
    Burden of proof. Supreme courts addressed the issue of whether parents/ guardians need to provide proof about their children's IEP.
  • Winkelman v. Parma City School District

    Winkelman v. Parma City School District
    Parental rights. The supreme court ruled that parents had the right to represent their children in IDEA- related court cases.
  • Forest Grove School District v T.A.

    Forest Grove School District v T.A.
    Tuition reimbursement. The Supreme Court ruled that individuals with disabilities authorized reimbursement for private special education when the public school fails to .