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The Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (PARC) vs. the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The PARC sued the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a state law that would allow students who had not attained a mental age of five years a right to an education. Based on the evidence, the U.S. district deemed the situation was unconditional. Assuring that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is responsible for providing a free and equal education for all students. A law was passed stating that all students six to twenty-one years old are allowed a free equal education. -
Reid vs. the Board of Education of New York
This action was filed in Federal Court to prevent the NY board of education from denying brain-injured students a free and equal education. The plaintiffs alleged that delays in screenings and placing these children late prevented them from receiving a free and equal education, thus infringing on their constitutional rights. It was first denied, then won later in the appeal process. -
Mills vs. Board of Education of the District of Columbia
The parents and guardians of seven children with varying disabilities sued the District of Columbia for not allowing the children to participate in school. The children won their case and were allowed a free equal education. -
Honig Vs. Doe
This is the case of the California school board violating the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA). The school board indefinitely suspended a student for behaviors related to his disability. Under EAHCA students must remain in current placement during the review process. The court was in agreement with Doe that all students may remain in their current placement during the review process. -
Garret F. vs. Cedar Rapids Community school district
Garret F. required the services of a nurse daily, due to his health problems. The school district did not feel it was their responsibility to pay for the nurse. The supreme court voted that the service was required so he could attend school. The district had to pay for the nurse in order for him to remain in school and other students as well that had health problems.
