Civil Rights
Jul. 24, 2023
Parents of disabled Jewish children seek injunction on state policy
The plaintiffs do not have standing because they could not show that the religious schools the children attend are “able and ready” to meet the state’s requirements in order to receive funds, argued Thomas H. Prouty for the California Department of Education.
Parents of Jewish children with disabilities asked a federal judge in Los Angeles on Friday to enjoin a state policy they say discriminates against religious schools and communities.
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, enacted in 1990, California provides funding and resources for children with disabilities to attend eligible private schools that can provide a tailored curriculum. Among the eligibility requirements is t...
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