Legal Opinion
Louis M. Ex Rel. Velma M. v. Ambach
District Court, N.D. New York
Decided June 15, 1989No. 86-CV-919PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM-DECISION AND ORDER
CHOLAKIS, District Judge.
This action is brought pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 2201 & 2202 (1982 and Supp. 1986) and 42 U.S.C. § 1983, on behalf of handicapped children throughout New York State, challenging the procedures utilized by the State in securing appropriate placement for these children within New York’s education system. Plaintiffs allege the procedures currently utilized for placing these children violate the Education of the Handicapped Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq. (E.H.A.), and the childrens’ constitutional rights. Because this action can be resolved on…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Colin and Alan K., Minors by John K., Their Next Friend and Father v. Thomas C. Schmidt, Middletown School Committee, Colin K. v. Thomas C. SchmidtCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1983
- Helms v. McDanielCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1981
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