Michael Age v. Bullitt County Public Schools

PHILLIPS, Senior Circuit Judge.

This appeal involves a determination by the Kentucky Department of Education of an appropriate educational program for the minor plaintiff under the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1401 et seq. The district court approved the determination of the Department. Plaintiffs appeal.

Appellant Michael Age is a twelve year old boy suffering from a severe to profound hearing loss. Through his parents as next friends, he objects to the State’s proposed placement of him in a program developed by the Bullitt County Public Schools. Although the…