Educational Benefits after Timothy W: Where Do We Go from Here?.

Whitted, Brooke R.

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ERIC Number: EJ432711

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Publication Date: 1991

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Educational Benefits after Timothy W: Where Do We Go from Here?

Whitted, Brooke R.

West's Education Law Reporter, v68 n3 p549-55 Sep 12 1991

A New Hampshire school district denied a special education program to a severely handicapped and profoundly retarded child. The Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the child. Reviews the legal history of "Timothy W. et al. v. Rochester et al." Advises school districts of actions to take to avoid such cases. (30 references) (MLF)

Descriptors: Court Litigation, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Federal Courts, Individualized Education Programs, Multiple Disabilities, Public Schools, School Districts, Student Rights

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

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Education for All Handicapped Children Act; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

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