Special Education Legal Resources
Court cases, guidance letters, and your rights explained in plain language
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Supreme Court & Landmark Cases
These decisions shape special education law. Each case is explained in plain language with practical guidance on how to use it in your situation.
137 S. Ct. 988 (2017)
Raised the bar for FAPE - IEPs must be "appropriately ambitious" and enable "appropriate progress."
458 U.S. 176 (1982)
Established original FAPE standard - "some educational benefit" (later raised by Endrew F.)
526 U.S. 66 (1999)
Schools must provide medical services if child needs them to attend school and they don't require a physician.