The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in A.J.T. v. Osseo Community School District that students with disabilities will not face higher legal standards for discrimination cases in schools. This decision impacts nearly 8 million students, allowing them greater access to their educational rights under the Americans With Disabilities Act and related laws. It reverses the decisions of lower courts, restoring protections previously applicable to all settings. The case arose when a student, Ava, faced discrimination due to the denial of necessary accommodations for her disability, which limited her educational opportunities.
The Supreme Court decision in A.J.T. v. Osseo Community School District allows students with disabilities to fight discrimination in schools without facing higher legal standards than other settings.
The ruling restores full protection of federal disability nondiscrimination law, enabling nearly 8 million students with disabilities to access their educational rights.
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