Oyez: Burlington School Comm. v. Mass. Dept. Of Ed., 471 U.S. 359 (1985), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

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Burlington School Comm. v. Mass. Dept. Of Ed.

Docket:	84-433
Citation:	471 U.S. 359 (1985)
Petitioner:	Burlington School Comm.
Respondent:	Mass. Dept. Of Ed.

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Abstract

Argument:	Tuesday, March 26, 1985
Decision:	Monday, April 29, 1985
Issues:	Civil Rights, Rights of Handicapped

Advocates

David Berman	(on behalf of the petitioners)
Ellen L. Janos	(on behalf of the state respondent)
David W. Rosenberg	(on behalf of respondent Panico)

Facts of the Case

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Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 9 votes for Mass. Dept. Of Ed., 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Education of the Handicapped, Education for All Handicapped Children, or Individuals with Disabilities Education Acts, or related statutes, as amended; also see ADA

Burger

Brennan

White

Marshall

Blackmun

Powell

Rehnquist

Stevens

O'Connor

Full Opinion by Justice William H. Rehnquist

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