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Hoing v. Doe
School systems may not exclude any child with disabilities due to dangerous or disruptive behaviors.
Any changes to a child's IEP because of disruptive behaviors must follow due process.
Doe was identified, in his IEP as socially and physically and had considerable difficulty controlling his impulses and anger.
After being Doe expelled for assaulting another student, the school Principal recommended expulsion.
Doe brough suit against the school for violation of his Due Process. -
Daniel R.R. v. State Board of Education
Teachers cited Daniel's difficulties early in the school year and was failing to master any skills. The school district recommended that his placement be changed. Parents did not agree with the recommendation and asked for a due process hearing.
The courts decided that if the general curriculum was too advanced for a student with disabilities, the student would gain little from mainstreaming and does not violate his right to a free appropriate education. -
Cedar Rapids Community School District v. Garret F.
The Supreme Court of the United States upheld lower court rulings that the school is responsible for providing school health services to children with disabilities.
School health services are defined as medically required services that can be rendered by a school nurse or trained personnel.
Garret was a paralyzed, wheel-chair bound student with numerous health-related problems. The mother requested that the school pay for his care while in school.