Cedar Rapids V. Garrett F. Case Study

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Cedar Rapids v. Garrett F.

Garret F., was a quadriplegic who was ventilator-dependent due to his spinal column being severed in a severe motorcycle accident when he was 4 years old. During the school day, he required a personal attendant within hearing distance to see to his health care needs. He required urinary bladder catheterization, suctioning of his tracheostomy, observation for respiratory distress, and other assistance. He attended regular classes in a typical school program and was successful academically.

During the years of kindergarten through fourth grade Garret’s parents paid privately for a personal attendant. While he was in fifth grade the family requested the school district pay for his needs while he was attending school.