[19990305]RS20104_锡达拉皮兹社区学区诉加勒特F：《残疾人教育法》及相关服务.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS20104March 5, 1999Cedar Rapids Community School District v. GarretF.: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Actand Related Services(name redacted)Legislative AttorneyAmerican Law DivisionSummaryThe Supreme Court in Cedar Rapids Community School District v. Garret F. heldthat the related services provision in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act(IDEA) required the provision of certain supportive services for a ventilator dependentchild despite arguments from the school district concerning the costs of the services.Relying on a previous Supreme Court decision, Irving Independent School District v.Tatro, 468 U.S. 883 (1984), the Court in a seven to two decision continued to supportthe bright line rule stating that only medical services which must be provided by aphysician are not required to be supplied by the school districts. This decision has beenhailed by disability advocates as a substantial victory for families of children withdisabilities while the Courts dissent noted that the decision blindsides unwary stateswith fiscal obligations they could