U.S. Supreme Court ruling on students with disabilities
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a student with disabilities, making it easier for them to sue to enforce their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws. The ruling came in a case involving a teenage girl suffering from a rare form of epilepsy who was denied accommodations by her new school in Minnesota after moving from Kentucky.
Key Points
- Ruling centered around a teenage girl with disabilities denied accommodations in her new school
- Supreme Court sided with the student and parents, lowering the burden of proof for students seeking to enforce their rights
Pros
- Decision makes it easier for students with disabilities to enforce their rights under federal laws
- Helps ensure that schools provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities
Cons
- Higher burden of proof needed for financial compensation under ADA and Rehabilitation Act