1、1 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.2 For a more detailed discussion of the congressional intent behind the enactment of P.L. 94-142see CRS Report 95-669, “The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Congressional Intent,”by Nancy Lee Jones. IDEA has undergone several reauthorizations, including the most r
2、ecentone which resulted in P.L. 108-446. The sixth circuit in Winkelman issued its order after theeffective date of P.L. 108-446. For a discussion of this reauthorization see CRS ReportRL32716, The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Analysis of Changes Made(continued.)Congressional
3、Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22540November 29, 2006The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Supreme Court To Decide Whether Parents May Bring Suit Pro SeNancy Lee JonesLegislative AttorneyAmerican Law DivisionS
4、ummaryThe Supreme Court granted certiorari in Winkelman v. Parma City School District(05-983) to determine whether and, if so, under what circumstances non-attorney parentsof a child with a disability may bring suit without using an attorney under theIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act. The