Supreme Court Rules for Schools in

The Supreme Court has ruled in the closely watched Schaffer v. Weast case that parents challenging special education plans must themselves prove a better "individualized education plan" is needed for their children.

Below, read the Supreme Court decision, wire and newspaper reports. Plus, read an opinion piece from Autism Speaks board member Gary S. Mayerson about the need for a congressional response to the ruling. Also see our initial coverage of Oct. 5 oral arguments before the high court.

• Read a New York Times article on the ruling (click here) and an Associated Press report (click here)
• Read a call to action by Congress from Gary S. Mayerson (click here)
• Read the Supreme Court's ruling
  
  (click here for the PDF file)
  
  
• Read the Wrightslaw reports on the case
  here
  and here
• Plus, read more about the October oral arguments with
  analysis
  and with an
  opinion
  from Gary Mayerson