Corey H. Ex Rel. Shirley P. v. Board of Education

MEMORAND UM OPINION AND ORDER

GETTLEMAN, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

Children with disabilities in the Chicago public schools have been and continue to be segregated into separate and unequal educational environments, contrary to established federal law. Although the local school district has recognized its deficiencies and agreed to a remedial plan, the State educational agency has continued to deny its responsibility. As discussed below, that denial squarely conflicts with the clear Congressional intent to make the State ultimately responsible for compliance with the longstanding federal…