The Supreme Court agreed for a second time to review a lower court decision based on legal questions regarding the medical and health services components of related services required under IDEA, and has recently rendered a decision. This article traces the legal history behind the issue presented before the Court, discusses the decision, and discusses the likely educational implications of its decision.
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