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Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia
This 1972 case was based on seven children with exceptionalities that were denied the opportunity to attend school in the District of Columbia due to their various disabilities and financial status. The school system argued that it did not have the financial means to support children with certain disabilities. The courts ruled against this claim and ruled no child should be denied a public education due to financial status or their disability type. -
Honig v. Doe
This case is based on a high school student named John Doe. He was expelled from school due to his behaviors of impulsivity and anger which stemmed from his disability. His grandparents argued against it because it violated the EAHCA. The Supreme Court later ruled that schools needed to comply with the procedural safeguards before deciding to remove a child from the facility. This case led to the "ten day rule" and functional behavioral assessments. -
Timothy W. v. Rochester, New Hampshire, School District
Due to the severity of his multiple disabilities, Timothy was denied special education services by his school district. The court initially favored the school, believing Timothy's disabilities to be a hinderance to his learning abilities. After being presented to the First Circuit Court of Appeals, the initial ruling was reversed based on the violation EAHCA's free appropriate public education stance. The zero-reject policy was also emphasized.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA is a civil rights law originally signed by President George H.W. Bush. It protects the rights of those with disabilities in the workforce, stores, restaurants, and other areas that serves or incudes the public. It was later reauthorized in 2010 by Attorney General Eric Holder. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
In 1990, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 was reauthorized to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This vital law granted and protected the divine rights of children ages 3-21 with exceptionalities to receive free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment based on their unique needs. Eligible children must receive individualized education programs (IEP) and special education services.
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