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Mills vs. Board of the District of Colombia Cont.
The courts ruled in favor of the parents. The courts agreed that students shouldn't be denied public education based on their disability. The ruling supported students with disabilities because it allowed their families to afford free education. In addition, it ensured that every student would be taught no matter if it was in the budget. -
Mills vs. Board of Education of the District of Colombia
The parents of seven students believed that they had not received due process when dealing with the school district. However, the District of Columbia argued that they didn't have the funds necessary to service the children.
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Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District vs. Amy Rowley
The parents of Amy wanted her to have an interpreter for her in addition to the FM system she used. The district didn't think Amy needed an interpreter based on a two-week evaluation provided by the initial interpreter. The court ruled that Amy didn't need a personal interpreter because she was receiving an equal education. The court ruling referred to the EHA or EAHCA saying that its federal funds where being used properly. -
Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District vs. Amy Rowley
Although the parent didn't win the case, it made sure that students receive the proper tools they need to learn in the public school system. This also benefits students with special needs to make sure that funding is provided based on need and not a want that could potentially take funding from another student in special education that needs the accommodation.
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Honig vs. Doe continued
The courts also ruled that the state must provide help for students when it couldn't be done locally. This ruling supported children with disabilities because it didn't allow for students to be suspended for long periods. Also, it allowed parents to send their parents to local schools and have the tools necessary to meet the need of the student. https://youtu.be/u0tvZVu56YY -
Honig vs. Doe
The case discussed two students with emotional disturbances. The parents claimed that the students should be able to attend school until the suspension process was actually completed. The school district wanted to start the suspension before the paperwork was completed and given to the parents. The courts ruled that students must stay in the educational setting they are being serviced in until the process is complete.