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Major Issues Affecting The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, Jonathan Blackmore

Jonathan Blackmore

This article seeks to explore some of the major aspects of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act through the examination of case law, and gives suggestions which could help remedy some of the troubling situations faced by those affected by the Act. Many of the cases cited are brought by the parents of children suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder. School districts face enormous challenges in attempting to comply with the Act’s mandates while servicing children and families struggling with the complexities of this disease.