Sped in the courts
By JohnL on Oct. 27, 2007.
Using the case of a boy with autism, Diana Jean Schemo and Jennifer Medina or the New York Times examined the tension between providing services in public school settings and paying for services in private schools. Under the headline “Disabilities Fight Grows as Taxes Pay for Tuition,” Ms. Schemo and Ms. Medina intertwine differing perspectives with important issues.
Although the reporters discuss the pending legal case of Jack LaPierre (and his parents), they explore wider issues. They integrate the recent decision of the US Supreme Court on the Tom F. case (4-4 split resulting in confirmation of the lower court), quote Perry Zirkel, note the problem of when young children are identified as having a disability, and more.
Link for the article by Ms. Schemo and Ms. Medina.
Category: News, Public Policy