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U.S. Supreme Court

Jun. 23, 2009

High Court Sides With Parents of Disabled Children

In a blow to school districts around the country, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that parents who place disabled children in private school should have their tuition fees reimbursed even when the student has not previously received special education services in public schools.

By Lawrence Hurley
Daily Journal Staff Writer

WASHINGTON - In a blow for school districts around the country, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that parents who place disabled children in private school should have their tuition fees reimbursed even when the student has not previously received special education services in public schools.

It's the first time the court has affirmed the 9th U.S. Circuit in the 14 argued cases from the circuit that...

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