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Hobson v Hansen
STANCE: Hobson objected to a track system based upon scores from standardized tests for special needs students. He argued if not properly administered and reviewed, results would discriminate against special needs students Hansen: Argued tracks were necessary for students to achieve their maximum level of academic capability. He argued the tracks were necessary to keep students motivated -
Hobson v Hansen
Trent, K. (2014, August 8). [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6SVAqycuHE -
Hobson v. Hansen
The court found the track system did compromise the educational equality for disadvantage students including those with special needs. This case addressed discriminatory testing practices using culturally biased standardized aptitude testing to access special education placement. The case also influenced IDEA-Part B nondiscriminatory testing and preventing misclassification of special need students. This landmark case is instrumental still today serving as a basis for IDEA. -
Board of Education v Rowley
Board of Education v Rowley, 269F. Sup. 401 (D.D.C. 1967). Retrieved from Justia Federal Courts Case Law website: https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/458/176/ -
Board of Education v. Rowley
PARTY STANCE:
Rowley: Sought a sign-language interpreter to assist in learning and class participation.
School district: Concluded a sign-language interpreter was not necessary due to Amy having successfully passed from kindergarten to first grade. -
Board of Education v Rowley
Court Ruling: The court ruling, which shaped FAPE, mandates special education services provided by a school district must be "reasonably calculated" so as to provide sufficient benefit or service to students. Support for students with Disabilities: This case shaped FAPE and led to the IEP requirement mandating educators design special education services to met the unique needs to their students. This was a turning point in providing formal assistance to students with disabilities. -
Honig v. Doe
Chris, T. (Executive Producer). (1988, January 23) C-Span {Television broadcast}.Washington, DC: C-Span TV News. Retrieved from https://www.c-span.org/video/?2078-1/supreme-court-review -
Honig v Doe
PARTY's STANCE: Doe requested to return to class after initially being suspended due to disruptive behavior caused by his disability. School District: Sought to suspend student indefinitely due to disruptive behavior without regard to disability-related misconduct. -
Honig v Doe
The court's final ruling states a student can not be suspended indefinitely due to disability related conduct but will continue with the current education placement until a determination can be made regarding removal or expulsion.
This ruling paved the way for the Education of the Handicapped Act and the stay put provision. This provision forbids removal of students due to disability related misconduct without a review or prior agreement from parents, state, or local agencies.
