Legal Opinion
Walker v. District of Columbia
District Court, District of Columbia
Decided May 20, 2011No. Civil Action 10-506 (JEB)PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
JAMES E. BOASBERG, District Judge.
After placing their son A.W. in a private school following the District of Columbia’s failure to provide him with a free and appropriate public education, Plaintiffs Janet and Michael Walker filed an administrative action to recover tuition and other benefits. The hearing officer awarded some tuition reimbursement, but no compensatory education benefits. As a result, the Walkers brought this suit on behalf of A.W. under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., challenging the hearing officer’s decision. As…
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