Legal Opinion
James v. District of Columbia
District Court, District of Columbia
Decided June 21, 2016No. Civil Action No. 2014-2147PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
Amit P. Mehta, United States District Judge
I. INTRODUCTION
Plaintiff Theresa James, acting on behalf of her minor granddaughter, V.J., brought this action alleging that Defendant District of Columbia violated the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). At an administrative hearing, a Hearing Officer ruled that Defendant fulfilled its obligations under the Act. Plaintiff now challenges that ruling, asserting that Defendant: (1) failed to implement V.J.’s individualized education program until at least March 14, 2013; (2) failed to conduct a required comprehensive…
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