Compton Unified School District v. Addison
Petition for certiorari denied on January 9, 2012| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-886 | 9th Cir. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | OT 2011 |
Issue: Whether the special education due process hearing procedures under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., allow a parent to bring a claim of negligence against a school district, or whether due process hearing claims are limited to disputes regarding intentional decisions made by the school district.
Plain English Issue: Does a parent of a disabled child have a right to a hearing to challenge school officials' failure to arrange an educational program for the child, if officials are only negligent and did not act intentionally.
CVSG Information
Invited: April 18, 2011
