Legal Opinion
Mr and Mrs Doe v. Cape Elizabeth School
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Decided August 5, 2016No. 15-1155PPublishedCited by 23 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LIPÉZ, Circuit Judge.
This case raises an important issue regarding eligibility for special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”). We are asked, in essence, to decide whether a child with a strong academic record may still be found to have a learning disability and a need for special education, thereby entitling her to special education and related services.
Appellants Mr. and Mrs. Doe (“the Does”) appeal the decision of the district court, which affirmed the administrative hearing officer’s determination that their child, Jane Doe (“Jane”), is no longer…
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