Fifth Circuit: Brownsville ISD not Federally Liable for Special-Ed Student’s Injuries

U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Ruling: An ISD’s policy to mostly hire the lowest level of state-certified aides to assist special-ed students did not violate the rights of a disabled student, who was twice injured while in the presence of his assigned aide.

• Martha Chavez, as next friend for J.C., v. Brownsville ISD. 23-40640 ($), Feb. 10. Ordered “not published.”