Big SCOTUS win for disabled students!

Uncategorized Jun 13, 2025

Yesterday, June 12, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools—a major victory for students with disabilities.

The Court clarified that schools 𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙩 make it harder for disabled kids to seek justice.

Previously, families in some states had to prove “bad faith or gross misjudgment” by schools—a nearly impossible standard.

Now, they only need to show “deliberate indifference”, the same as any other disability case.

This change levels the legal playing field.

It ensures students with disabilities can get proper accommodations without jumping through extra hoops.

Chief Justice Roberts emphasized that dealing with daily challenges shouldn’t come with more legal barriers.

Schools across the country will now need to be extra attentive—or face more accountability.

For parents fighting for fair access to education, this is a BIG deal.

—Julie