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Diana v. California State Board of Education (1970)
The school system held that the student was to be placed in special education class. The nine Mexican American students were noted to only speak Spanish. The state ruled that the students were to be tested in their own language. The test was to be non-verbal as well as use extensive supportive data. The case has supported children with special needs pertaining to cultural barriers. The case brought awareness to the need for children to with different languages to be treated fairly. -
Mills v. The Board of Education of the District of Columbia (1972)
Students were denied placement in public education classes because they were deemed as mental, behavioral, physical, and emotional students. The plaintiffs sought injunctions that they had been denied due process. The school district countered that it was there responsibility to provide public education to students that could benefit. The ruling in the case determined that due process had not been extended to students with disabilities. This case led to the IDEA being enacted as a law. -
Honig v. Doe (1988)
Doe and Smith were students that were accused of not being able to control their impulses. Both were suspended for fighting. The school felt that students were responsible for their actions. The court ruled that students suffering from behavioral issues should be removed from the classroom if harm is caused to another student and that suspension was lawful. Guidelines were set on how to deal with students that were disruptive. This was important because it helps to keep all students safe.
