The Supreme Court hears a pivotal case that examines federal laws designed to assist children with disabilities in public schools, focusing on Ava Tharpe, a teenager facing significant challenges due to a rare epilepsy form. Her new school in Minnesota denied her request for a tailored late-day schedule, reducing her education hours. After winning initial support in state law, her family pursued federal legal action for broader support and compensatory damages, exposing the complications parents face in proving their cases amid varying legal standards nationwide.
The federal courts are divided on whether parents must meet a strict standard to receive compensatory damages under disability rights laws, making victories difficult for families.
Tharpe's situation illustrates the pressing challenge families face in securing rights under laws that protect children with disabilities against school district mishandling.
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