Legal Opinion
Straube v. Florida Union Free School District
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided August 25, 1992No. 91 Civ. 1359 (GLG)PublishedCited by 31 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
GOETTEL, District Judge.
Education plays a vital role in a free society. While not a fundamental right under the Constitution, our courts have consistently recognized that the opportunity to “acquire the minimal skills necessary for the enjoyment of the rights of speech and of full participation in the political process” should be available to all children equally. San Antonio School District v. Rodriguez, 411 U.S. 1, 37, 93 S.Ct. 1278, 1299, 36 L.Ed.2d 16 (1973). The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq. (“IDEA”) (previously the Education for Handicapped…
2Cases cited38 opinions
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3Cited by31 opinions
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