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Supreme Court Case Could Transform Disability Education Rights

4/28/2025

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The Supreme Court is set to hear a pivotal case involving Ava Tharpe, a student with epilepsy, and the Osseo Area School District. Tharpe's family contends that the school neglected her needs, hindering her education. This landmark case could reshape the landscape of disability discrimination claims, influencing how schools across the nation support disabled students.

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Story summary

The Supreme Court is set to hear a pivotal case involving Ava Tharpe, a student with epilepsy, and the Osseo Area School District. Tharpe's family contends that the school neglected her needs, hindering her education. This landmark case could reshape the landscape of disability discrimination claims, influencing how schools across the nation support disabled students.