Legal Opinion
Maroni Ex Rel. Michael M. v. Pemi-Baker Regional School District
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Decided October 9, 2003No. 03-1407, 03-1700PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LYNCH, Circuit Judge.
Michael M. is a student with disabilities within the meaning of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq. That Act grants rights intended to lead school districts to provide disabled students with a free appropriate public education (FAPE). Id. § 1412(a)(1). Michael and his parents brought two federal lawsuits to assert rights under IDEA. Both suits were dismissed sua sponte by the district court because the parents proceeded without counsel. We hold that this was error and reverse.
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Michael M. was a middle school student in the…
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