Scanlon v. Battle

How later courts describe this case

• "the extinguishment of all Indian title was meant to be a matter of federal concern"
• ”[w]here basic self-help and social skills such as toilet training ... and communication are lacking, formal education begins at that point”
• “[djefenses based upon state adverse possession laws and state statutes of limitation have been consistently rejected”
• title of Act cannot contradict more specific language contained in body of Act
• "any party aggrieved by the decision of the state agency has a right to appeal to a state court of competent jurisdiction or to a district court of the United States. (20 U.S.C.) § 1415(e)(2)"
• inflexible 180-day rule precludes the proper formulation of appropriate education