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This decision required schools to test Spanish-speaking students in their native language.
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This decision determined that students with special needs couldn't be denied access to public schools and that they were entitled to free public education.
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A school district was ordered to educate all students, including those with disabilities.
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This ruling ensured that tests administered by public schools weren't allowed to discriminate based on race.
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This Supreme Court case ensured free and appropriate education for students with special needs
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Supreme Court decision that specifically addresses related services. For the first time, the court sought to define the distinction between “school health services” and “medical services.”
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Supreme Court decision that specifically addressed the role of discipline toward students with special needs
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Supreme Court decision that helped to clarify related services for students with special needs
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The Supreme Court ruled that parents--instead of school officials--have the burden of proving claims that an IEP doesn't satisfy the child's needs.
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Supreme Court ruling that stated parents can file suits under IDEA on behalf of themselves because they are vindicating parental rights.
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The Supreme Court ruled that IDEA authorizes reimbursement for private special-education services when a public school fails to provide a free appropriate public education and the private-school placement is appropriate (regardless of whether the child previously received special education services through the public school).