Special Needs Timeline

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    Board of Education vs. Rowley, 458 U.S. 176 (1982)

    The supreme court interpreted congressional intent requiring that all public schools provide a free and appropriate education (FAPE) to students with disabilities education act (IDEA.) https://youtu.be/ZnMf1rzGzIg
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    Honig vs. Doe, 484 U.S. 305 (1988)

    The court addressed the IDEA's stay put provision. The stay put provision congress intended to strip schools of their unilateral authority to exclude, expel, or suspend students with disabilities from public schools. https://youtu.be/wI1uZ4ECnv8
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    Board of Education vs. Rachel Holland (1992)

    Involving an 11 year old girl with moderate mental retardation, her parents requested for Rachel to be in a regular classroom full day and the district denied it. The court ruled that the appropriate place for Rachel was in general education classes along with an aid and special services.