District Court, S.D. New York September 4, 1997, 96 Civ. 7059(CBM) (Mr. X v. New York State Education Department)

OPINION

MOTLEY, District Judge.

BACKGROUND

On September 16, 1996, plaintiff (“Mr. X”) commenced this action on behalf of his son (“E”) alleging that E had been deprived of a free and appropriate education (“FAPE”) which he is entitled to under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”), 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq. and New York Education Law.