Suing for Technology (Week 8)

The list of court cases in this article that illustrate how parents have sued to get better access to assistive technology and special education services for their children, was interesting to me because the Rochester School District is getting ready to revamp its special education system after a scathing audit of its services. 

Many Rochester students with special needs are currently being sent to schools outside of the district and the Rochester district pays these schools. Presumably these schools can provide technology and services that the RCSD does not have. Superintendent Jean-Claude Brizard intends to curb this practice, bringing many students home. This has raised questions about how the district plans to provide the services these kids need and has prompted the threat of lawsuits. 

I wonder Brizard’s decision will result in extensive AT purchases and if not, will parents fight?