Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit October 21, 2002, No. 01-35823 (Robb v. Bethel School District 403)

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GOULD, Circuit Judge.

This appeal requires us to decide whether a plaintiff who seeks only money damages is required to exhaust administrative remedies before instituting a claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 predicated on a violation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. §§ 1400-1485.