In the case Schaffer v. Weast, the court ruled that placement in a general education classroom with supplementary aids and services must be offered to a student with disabilities prior to considering more segregated placements.

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In the case Schaffer v. Weast, the court ruled that placement in a general education classroom with supplementary aids and services must be offered to a student with disabilities prior to considering more segregated placements.​

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In Schaffer v. Weast, the Supreme Court did not address the issue of placement in a general education classroom with supplementary aids and services. Instead, the case focused on the burden of proof in special education disputes, ruling that the party seeking relief under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) bears the burden of proof.

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