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The "Full Inclusion" Court Cases: 1989-1994

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In this Bulletin two attorneys describe the holdings of four United States federal courts in affirming the right of students with significant disabilities to attend regular education classes full time, and provides guidance for schools, parents and other advocates. Consistent across all courts was the holding that before denying a student the opportunity to be in an included setting, the school districts must demonstrate that placement in the regular class with appropriate support services will not provide benefit for the student. Even though these cases refer to the US (and its relevant legislation), this issue is extremely important. It shows that the courts already assumed that inclusive education is right and of benefit for the student. The onus was therefore placed firmly upon the school district to prove that this would not be the case for a particular student. Keyword: Legal

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Author
Lipton, Diane
Source
NCERI Bulletin, Volume 1 Number 2
Publisher
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Publication Date
1 January 1994
Category
Professionals
Keywords
Legal
Origin
United States

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