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Individuals With Disabilities Education Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, also known as IDEA, is a law that makes available a free appropriate public education and ensures special education and related services to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation. The main focus of this act is to ensure that all children, regardless of their disability, receive the proper education that will prepare them for independent living. -
Board of Education v. Rowley, 458 U.S. 176 (1982)
This is a United States Supreme Court case concerning Amy Rowley, a deaf student, whose school refused to provide a sign language interpreter. This violated the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975.
This act ensures that all children have access to an equitable education that includes having access to a curriculum that incorporates all the state standards.
The District Court entered judgment in favor of the respondents.
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Honig v. Doe, 484 U.S. 305(1988)
This case involved two emotionally disturbed male students who acted violently and disruptively with other students. The San Francisco Unified School District attempted to expel them permanently.
The Supreme Court upheld the decision because the provisions forbids state or local school officials from removing impaired students from the classroom for dangerous or disruptive behavior brought on by their disability.
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Americans With Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects people with disabilities from discrimination. The ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas, including employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications and access to state and local government programs and services.
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Doug C. v. Hawaii Department of Education (2013)
Doug C. (“Doug”), the father of an eighteen-year-old student with autism, sued the Hawaii Department of Education for failing to comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”).
The Ninth Circuit overruled the district court's decision making it mandatory for parents to be involved unless they decline.
Because of this case, schools have an obligation to include parents in IEP development. https://www.wrightslaw.com/law/art/dougc.hawaii.pwanalysis.htm.
