Amy Rowley Case Study Quiz

Who were the plaintiffs in the case BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HENDRICK HUDSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, ET AL. v. ROWLEY, BY HER PARENTS, ROWLEY ET UX (1982)?

• The Hendrick Hudson Central School District

• Amy Rowley

• Amy Rowley's parents

• The Supreme Court

What was the main cause of action in the case?

• Whether the school provided enough extracurricular activities

• Whether the school met the burden under IDEA to provide Amy with “free appropriate public education” (FAPE)

• Whether the school had adequate facilities

• Whether the school provided transportation services

Who were the defendants in the case?

• Amy Rowley's parents

• The Supreme Court

• The Hendrick Hudson Central School District and relevant school officials

• The District Court

What disability categories are eligible under IDEA

• autism

• deafness

• speech/language impairment

• all of the above

What relief were Amy Rowley's parents seeking?

• A) A new school for Amy

• B) A sign-language interpreter for Amy

• C) Additional audiological services for Amy

• D) A personal tutor for Amy

What did Amy's parents argue about her progress in school?

• A) She did not make any progress

• B) Her progress was significant without any services

• C) Her progress could have been more significant with interpretation services

• D) She needed a different type of educational plan

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the school's obligations under IDEA?

• A) The school had met its obligations

• B) The school had not met its obligations

• C) The school needed to provide additional services

• D) The school was not required to provide any services

What act is now known as IDEA?

• Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EACHA)

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

• No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

What did Justices White, Brennan, and Marshall argue regarding EAHCA?

• It required all school districts to provide students with more than minimal educational benefits.

• It required all school districts to provide students with minimal educational benefits.

• It required all school districts to provide students with equal educational benefits.

• It required all school districts to provide students with special educational benefits.

What precedent did the Supreme Court ruling in favor of the School Board set regarding students with IEPs?

• Providing a "free and appropriate education"

• Providing a "minimal and basic education"

• Providing a "special and exclusive education"

• Providing a "general and inclusive education"