Supreme Court Lowers Legal Hurdles for Students with Disabilities: What A.J.T. v. Osseo Means for Families and Schools

On June 12, 2025, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools, affirming that students with disabilities denied a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) may seek compensatory damages under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities […]