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Larry P. Riles
In this landmark case the California school districts were refrained from using the IQ tests for placement and identification of African American children in special education classes. The courts ruled that they will monitor and eliminate excessive placement of African American students into EMR classes. The African American children who were already in special education classes were reassessed. This also brought light to other forms of assessments that would eliminate cultural bias. -
Larry P. Riles
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Larry P. Riles
Larry P. was a17 year old African American student who’s family believed that African American students were unfairly placed in “dead end” special classes, labeling them mentally retarded due to the cultural biases presented on the assessments. Riles believed that the tests were just a coincidence amongst African American students and that it was societal and genetic factors that contributed to the assessment results. -
Larry P. Riles
In this landmark case the California school districts were refrained from using the IQ tests for placement and identification of African American children. The courts ruled that they will monitor and eliminate excessive placement of African American students into EMR classes. After the court ruling, the African American children who were already in special education classes were reassessed. This also brought light to other forms of assessments that would eliminate cultural bias. -
Honig vs. Doe
John Doe, 17 year old boy, who had major challenges with anger and impulsivity in school. “The Honig case is a landmark decision because the Court created what is now known as the “ten-day rule,” which allows a school to only suspend a child for up to ten days without parental consent or court intervention.” (Forte, 2017) -
Honig vs. Doe
The final court ruling confirmed that expelling a student due to behaviors resulting and relating to their disability is a violation to EAHCA (Education for all Handicapped Children Act). They decided there should be an IEP meeting to prove or conclude if the behaviors are related to the disability. The rulings state that suspensions exceeding 10 days are not permitted. -
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References Henley, M., Ramsey, R. S., & Algozzine, R. (2009). Characteristics of and strategies for teaching students with mild disabilities. Upper Saddle River, N.J: Pearson Marchetto, A. (2018). Cedar Rapids Community School District v. Garret F.. [online] prezi.com. Available at: https://prezi.com/cyni6tzbtoli/cedar-rapids-community-school-district-v-garret-f/ [Accessed 25 Jul. 2018]. -
Cedar Rapids Community School District vs. Garret F.
Garret’s family believed that it was the schools responsibility to provide the services that he needed to remain in school full day which included a personal nurse and ventilator. The school district fought that under IDEA, they were not responsible to cover medical services. -
Cedar Rapids Community School District vs. Garret F.
The supreme court ruled in favor of Garret because his needs were necessary and intricate to remain in public schools. This means that if Garret is denied these specific medical needs, he will no longer be able to attends public school, which would be denying him a free and public education that he has the rights to as protected by IDEA. -
Cedar Rapids Community School District vs. Garret F.
The court’s ruling in this case supports the needs of students with disabilities because in Garrets case he will be able to be included and mainstreamed in the public school setting. “Garret has a right to participate and be educated in an inclusion setting, and taking away these services would take away his rights and opportunities as a student in the Cedar Rapids Community District” (Marchetto). -
Cedar Rapids Community School District vs. Garret F.
This also helps supports the needs of other students with disabilities because it brought awareness and insight to students who may have more extreme cases but need understanding to what laws protects them. -
Cedar Rapids Community School District vs. Garret F.
User friendly terms Marchetto, A. (2018). Cedar Rapids Community School District v. Garret F.. [online] prezi.com. Available at: https://prezi.com/cyni6tzbtoli/cedar-rapids-community-school-district-v-garret-f/ [Accessed 25 Jul. 2018]. -
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References Forte, J. (2018). History of Special Education: Important Landmark Cases - Forte Law Group. [online] Forte Law Group. Available at: http://www.fortelawgroup.com/history-special-education-important-landmark-cases/ [Accessed 25 Jul. 2018]. Foster, S. (2018). Court Finds I.Q. Tests Racially Biased for Black Pupils' Placement - Education Week. [online] Edweek.org. Available at: https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/1984/02/08/05320018.h03.html [Accessed 22 Jul. 2018].