Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. RowleyDemetrianna AntonelliShaynna JarvisMarc NodayDeShaun Lew

The IssueAmy Rowley was a deaf student attending Hendrick Hudson Central school district in New York. She was placed into regular education classes in kindergarten to determine what accommodations would be necessary. The decision was made to keep her in these classes. In first grade, her IEP said that she would need hearing aid as well as speech therapy. Her parents also insisted upon a sign-language interpreter. The teacher, however, felt that this wouldnt be needed. Her parents, the district court and the appeals court felt that she didnt receive a free and appropriate education.

Judicial DecisionAppeals Court decision reversedRuling in favor of school board. The district met the requirements of IDEA. Amy received personalized instruction and related services to meet her educational needs.

Impact on Special EducationLed to the development of the Rowley Standard.Pronged test that determines if school has met standards under FAPE/IDEAHas the school complied with FAPE procedures?Is the IEP developed reasonable for educational benefits?