Schaffer v. Weast

From the New York Times: "The Supreme Court ruled in a closely watched education case on Monday that parents who disagree with a school system's special-education plan for their child have the legal burden of proving that the plan will not provide the 'appropriate' education to which federal law entitles all children with disabilities."

Here are some of the key documents in the Schaffer v. Weast case.

Supreme Court opinion

Docket 04-698

Question presented

Petitioners' brief

Petitioners' reply brief

Transcript of oral arguments

Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals opinion

The Montgomery County Public Schools have posted briefs related to the case.

Source: "Parents Carry Burden of Proof in School Cases, Court Rules" New York Times November 15, 2005.