Supreme Court delivers wins for disabled students in education cases.
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of a deaf student who sued his public school system for providing an inadequate education. The ruling allows the student and his family to pursue monetary damages under the Americans with Disabilities Act after settling a complaint against the school system. The case has significant implications for other disabled students who allege they were failed by school officials. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act guarantees children with disabilities a free public education tailored to their specific needs.
