PRICE v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Nos. 14-7133, 14-7138.

792 F.3d 112 (2015)

Angela PRICE, Parent and Next Friend of J.P., a minor, Appellant. Jerome Parker, Appellant. Lashawn Weems, Parent and Next Friend of D.W., a minor, Appellant v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Appellee.

United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided June 26, 2015.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Adina H. Rosenbaum argued the cause for appellants. With her on the briefs were Jehan A. Patterson , Allison M. Zieve , and Charles A. Moran.

Michael T. Kirkpatrick was on the brief for amicus curiae Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. in support of appellants.

Richard S. Love , Senior Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, argued the cause for appellee. With him on the brief were Karl A. Racine , Attorney General, Todd S. Kim , Solicitor General, and Loren L. AliKhan , Deputy Solicitor General.

Concurring opinion filed by Circuit Judge BROWN.


Appellants in this case successfully pursued administrative proceedings against the District of Columbia Public Schools ("DCPS") to vindicate rights to a free appropriate public education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ("IDEA"). They obtained representation with help from the Juvenile Branch of the...

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