Opinion of the Court
IDEA Requires the School District to Provide the Nursing Services
This case was granted certiorari on May 18, 1998. On March 3, 1999, by a vote of 7 to 2, the case was affirmed, ruling for Garret F. The majority opinion was written by Justice Stevens. To help "assure that all children with disabilities have available to them … a free appropriate public education which emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs," the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) authorizes Federal financial assistance to States that agree to provide such children with special education and "related services." Respondent Garret F., a student in Petitioner’s school…
