By Tracy Waller, MPH, Esq.
Many people are asking ‘What is happening in the United States? What is Presidential power and immunity? Throughout our Policy Unpacked series, our goal is to take topics from the administrative and legal system and make them easier to understand. Presidential Power and Immunity aims to further this effort by breaking down complex legal jargon from today’s headlines. Be sure to check out the other topics in the Policy Unpacked section on our website.
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Project HEAL (Health, Education, Advocacy, and Law) Trainee
Penn State Dickinson School of Law
By Tracy Waller, Esq., MPH
A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools is a major disability rights case heard by the U.S. Supreme Court on April 28, 2025. The case involved a Minnesota student with epilepsy whose school limited her instructional time. While she won services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), her claims for monetary damages under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act were denied.
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