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P.A.R.C v Pennsylvania
"Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children sued the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania," to allow students with mental disabilities to attend school. PA denied education to students, with mental disabilities. P.A.R.C gave their testimony that all children benefit from education. District Court came to an agreement that all student with mental disabilities a FAPE ages 6 to 21. This law has allowed students in PA to get the education needed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtFmp3XduaQ -
Board of Education v. Rowley 458 U.S. 176
Amy Rowley has "minimal residual hearing." Her parents wanted Amy to be provided with a sign language interpreter in all classes, which the school denied after 2 week trail. The District Court was in favor of the Rowley's saying Amy was not receiving a FAPE. Then the Supreme court overturned the ruling saying she was receiving a FAPE. By going to court this was an eye opening experience for the school and parents. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCTkuhUNbh4 -
Cedar Rapids v Garret F.
Garret requires a wheelchair and needs to be on a ventilator. The school district wouldn't support Garret and his needs financially, so he could attend school. The District Court said the questions "were related to keeping children with disabilities in school." The court was in favor of Garret and stated that, "his needed care outweighed the burdens." This law allowed other students like Garret to get the help and education needed in public schools. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpmu8WFr7u0
