FTCE Exceptional Student Education (ESE) K-12 Practice Test

What significant legal ruling was established in the case of Florence County School District Four v. Shannon Carter?

1. Reimbursement for private schooling if FAPE is not provided

2. Mandated inclusion of students with disabilities in general education

3. Restriction of funding for students receiving ABA therapy

4. Redefinition of autism as a health disorder

The correct answer is: Reimbursement for private schooling if FAPE is not provided

In the case of Florence County School District Four v. Shannon Carter, the significant legal ruling established that parents can seek reimbursement for private schooling if the school district fails to provide a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The ruling highlights the importance of ensuring that students with disabilities receive the necessary support and services in a public education setting. When a school fails to do so and parents choose to enroll their child in a private school, they have the right to be reimbursed for those costs if the private placement is deemed appropriate for the child’s educational needs. This case emphasizes the responsibility of school districts to provide adequate educational programs and the rights of parents to secure appropriate education for their children when FAPE is not being met.