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This was a case where citizens with a disability were denied a free education. P.A.R.C. filed a lawsuit against Commonwealth Pennsylvania so that all children no matter their disability are provided free public education. (History of Special Education: Important Landmark Cases). The court ruled that all children with disabilities be provided free public education. (History of Special Education: Important Landmark Cases). People born with a disability should have access to free education. -
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https://www.fortelawgroup.com/history-special-education-important-landmark-cases/ In the final ruling, all children with disabilities were provided free public education. Schools could no longer deny services to children with disabilities. This historical ruling gave children with disabilities the opportunity to go to school and not feel like an outcast. They can get the same education as students who do not have a disability. -
Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA)
This act made it possible for eligible children with disabilities to receive a free public education. (About IDEA) This act ensures that parents and teachers have the tools they need to improve the educational needs of children with disabilities. (About IDEA). With this act children with disabilities are able to get a fair shot at an equal education. -
Honig v. Doe
This case revolved around how San Francisco Unified School District tried to expel two students who acted out because of their disability. (Admin, n.d). The purpose of the case was to help teachers properly deal with students with disabilities that have dangerous behaviors and to help the IEP team address problem behaviors through the IEP process appropriately. -
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https://usedulaw.com/336-honig-v-doe.html Students with a disability that causes them to act out will get the support they need and will be able to get an education. These students cannot control their actions; their disabilities are what cause them to act out. This ruling made it possible for students who have serious misconduct to still have an opportunity for equal education. -
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In this case, the court ruled that children with a disability cannot be expelled because of an incident that happened because of their disability. (Admin, n.d). The court came up with what was called a "ten-day rule." Disabled children that have serious misconduct can be suspended for up to 10 days while this suspension is going on their IEP will be reviewed. (Admin, n.d). It was ruled that the state provide an education for students with a disability if the school district fails to do so. -
Timothy W. v. Rochester, New Hampshire, School District
Timothy was a student who was severely handicapped and because of this the New Hampshire, School District did not think he was eligible for special education. (Steketee, n.d). Timothy could not do much because of his disabilities so the school district did not think he would benefit from such an education. (Steketee, n.d). Because of his severe disability, his educational services were refused. -
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This historical legal ruling made it possible for children no matter the severity of their handicapped to still receive an education. This case helped developed the rights of children that are severely handicapped to not be excluded from education. -
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The court ruled that students with a disability regardless of how severe it is must be provided with special education services. (Steketee, n.d). Under the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA) school districts must provide these students with special education services. (Steketee, n.d). The court explained that just because a child does not look like they are capable of learning does not bar them from the protection of the EAHCA. (Steketee, n.d). -
Americans with Disabilities Act (AD)
This act gives people with a disability the right to compete fairly in life with other people in the population. (Brown, n.d) They have the right to be treated fairly when it comes to jobs, shopping, public transportation, etc. The goal of this law is so that people with disabilities won't be discriminated against. (Brown, n.d).