U. S. Supreme Court decision provides some clarification concerning the legal standard applicable to students with a disability receiving an appropriate public education

U. S. Supreme Court decision provides some clarification concerning the legal standard applicable to students with a disability receiving an appropriate public education

Source: New York Municipalities Blog, Harris Beach, PLLC

On March 22, 2017, in Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling focusing on the appropriate legal standard when determining if  a student with a disability is receiving an appropriate free public education (FAPE) via the student's individualized education program (IEP).

The New York Municipalities Blog item is posted on the Internet at:

https://www.harrisbeach.com/new-york-municipalities-blog/fape-standard-ieps-clarification-attempted-supreme-court/

The Supreme Court's decision is posted on the Internet at:
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/16pdf/15-827_0pm1.pdf