Compton Unified School District v. Addison

Issue: Whether the special education due process hearing procedures under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., allow a parent to bring a claim of negligence against a school district, or whether due process hearing claims are limited to disputes regarding intentional decisions made by the school district.

Plain English Issue: Does a parent of a disabled child have a right to a hearing to challenge school officials' failure to arrange an educational program for the child, if officials are only negligent and did not act intentionally.

Briefs and Documents

Certiorari-stage documents

• Opinion below (9th Circuit)
• Petition for certiorari
• Brief in opposition
• Amicus brief of United States
• Petitioner's response to amicus brief of the United States
• Petitioner's reply