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

What requirement did the Supreme Court highlight in the ruling on Board of Education v. Rowley?

1. All students with disabilities must receive individualized teaching plans

2. Students should have access to a range of educational services

3. Basic education must be tailored specifically for each child

4. Schools must provide services that enable students to benefit from education

The correct answer is: Schools must provide services that enable students to benefit from education

The ruling in Board of Education v. Rowley emphasized that schools must provide services that enable students to benefit from education. This landmark case established a key principle regarding the education of students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The Court determined that the obligation of schools is to provide a "free appropriate public education" (FAPE), which means that educational services must be sufficient to enable students with disabilities to make meaningful progress in light of their individual circumstances and potential. This means that schools are not required to maximize a child's potential or provide the best possible educational outcome, but rather to ensure that students have access to the educational benefits appropriate for them. It underscores the idea that the educational program should be designed to meet the unique needs of each student, allowing them to gain meaningful access to the curriculum.