The Supreme Court showed skepticism regarding the Osseo Area School District's argument that students with disabilities must prove bad faith for discrimination claims. A family contended that federal law only required showing deliberate indifference. The school district's claim raised alarms among disability rights advocates, who warned it could complicate legal challenges under the Rehabilitation Act and ADA. The oral arguments were tense, with accusations of dishonesty exchanged. The dispute centers on accommodations for a student with severe epilepsy, raising broader implications for disability rights enforcement.
The Supreme Court's skepticism toward the Minnesota school district's argument suggests a potential shift in how disability discrimination cases may be evaluated under federal law.
If the Supreme Court accepts the higher standard proposed by the Osseo Area School District, it could create significant hurdles for individuals with disabilities seeking legal recourse.
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