MORE THAN A CONSOLATION PRIZE: USING § 504 TO ADVANCE SPECIAL EDUCATION RIGHTS.

The article focuses on the U.S. Ninth Circuit court decision in K.M. v. Tustin Unified School District related to special education rights under section 504. Topics discussed include impact of Tustin case on the difference in the standard of education required under section 504; Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and American's with Disabilities Act (ADA); and Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA) of 1975 which provides equal education to all the people.