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

Which of the following best describes the ruling of Board of Education v. Rowley?

1. Education must be equitable across all student groups

2. Parents have the ultimate say on services provided to children

3. Standard educational practices apply to students with disabilities

4. Schools must enhance education through various supplemental services

The correct answer is: Schools must enhance education through various supplemental services

The ruling of Board of Education v. Rowley is best described by the idea that standard educational practices apply to students with disabilities. This landmark case from 1982 set a precedent for how special education services are defined under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The Supreme Court determined that schools are required to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to eligible students with disabilities. This means that while students with disabilities are entitled to special education services, those services must meet established educational standards rather than merely providing an enhanced or supplementary form of education. In the context of this case, the focus was more on ensuring that the education provided allows students with disabilities to benefit from the educational program, rather than simply enhancing that education through extra services. This interpretation has significant implications for understanding how services are delivered to students within the special education framework.