Applying the Constitutional Doctrine or Irrebuttable Presumption to the Handicapped--Gurmankin v. Costanzo.

Richman, Daniel A.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ203363

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1978

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Applying the Constitutional Doctrine or Irrebuttable Presumption to the Handicapped--Gurmankin v. Costanzo.

Richman, Daniel A.

DePaul Law Review, v27 n4 p1199-218 Sum 1978

In Gurmankin v. Costanzo a U.S. District Court held that a policy of not considering handicapped persons for teaching positions violated the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment because it contained an irrebuttable presumption that the handicapped are not competent to teach. The doctrine of irrebuttable presumption is analyzed. (BH)

Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Court Doctrine, Disabilities, Disability Discrimination, Discriminatory Legislation, Due Process, Employment, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Federal Legislation, Job Skills, Opinions, Teacher Employment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials; Opinion Papers

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A