Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit October 8, 2004, No. 03-15178 (Christopher S. ex rel. Rita S. v. Stanislaus County Office of Education)

lead-opinion

Opinion by Judge TASHIMA; Dissent by Judge CLIFTON.

TASHIMA, Circuit Judge:

Three autistic children (the “Students”) who are part of a special education program in Stanislaus County, California, filed an action against the county and local educational authorities (“LEAs”) alleging that the policy of providing a shorter school day to autistic students constitutes discrimination in