Several court cases have involved the provision of special education services to students who attend parochial schools. In "Zobrest," the Supreme Court ruled in favor of providing a sign-language interpreter to a parochial school student. Reviews that decision against the backdrop of establishment clause decisions in general. (MLF)

The Supreme Court's 1985 decision regarding reimbursement of private school tuition to parents, in accordance with Public Law 94-142, has raised several new issues that lower courts have since dealt with, such as costs of related services, use of nonapprpoved facilities, requirement for prior school district evaluation, and others. (Author/PB)

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act requires school districts to provide handicapped children with an appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. Analyzes several circuit court decisions that provide a reasonable framework for courts to use in deciding least restrictive environment controversies. (MLF)

Examines two cases, both involving hearing-impaired students. In each situation the student's parents had requested the services of a sign language interpreter for all classes at a parochial school. Emphasis is placed on the First Amendment issues the Supreme Court is expected to address in the "Zobrest v. Catalina Foothills School…

If extended school year (ESY) programming is required in order for the student with disabilities to receive an appropriate education, school districts must make the necessary provisions. Reviews court decisions. (31 footnotes) (MLF)

In "Carter" the Supreme Court affirmed a ruling where parents of a learning-disabled student were afforded tuition reimbursement after unilaterally enrolling the student in a private school. Briefly describes rulings in eight other lower court decisions. Concludes that the "Carter" decision will have little impact on school…

Controversy developed among the federal circuits concerning whether or not Congress, when it passed the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, intended to abrogate the states' 11th Amendment immunity from a lawsuit in the federal courts. Discusses decisions favoring and against abrogation, and the Supreme Court's reasoning in ruling against…