The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 6-to-3 decision that school districts could be required to reimburse parents who chose special education programs at private schools, even if the parents do not try the public school special education program first. The Oregon student in the case--known only as "T.A."--exhibited symptoms of ADHD and other learning problems, but was not placed in special ed classes by his school district. Writing for the majority, Justice John Paul Stevens said that schools have an obligation to "identify, locate and evaluate all children with disabilities." But critics of the decision say the precedent could cripple school district budgets and give parents little incentive to work with public school educators.
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