Supreme Court Decision In Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District

On March 22, 2017, the federal Supreme Court released this decision in Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District.  The decision defines what level of educational benefit schools are required to provide to children with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

The Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District case originated when the parents of an ADHD student filed a complaint with the school district seeking reimbursement for their tuition payments to the private school, claiming that the school never effectively addressed the student's needs and behaviors as outlined in his Individualized . . .