What was the Beattie vs board of education?

Answer 1

In 1919 Beattie petitioned the Supreme court for admittance into the school system. "being afflicted with a form of paralysis which affects his whole physical and nervous make up. He has not the normal use and control of his voice, hands, feet, and body. By reason of said paralysis his vocal cords are afflicted. He is slow and hesitating in speech, and has a peculiarly high, rasping, and disturbing tone of voice, accompanied with uncontrollable facial contortions, making it difficult for him to make himself understood. He also has an uncontrollable flow of saliva, which drools from his mouth onto his clothing and books, causing him to present an unclean appearance. He has a nervous and excitable nature. It is claimed, on the part of the school board, that his physical condition and ailment produces a depressing and nauseating effect upon the teachers and school children; that by reason of his physical condition he takes up an undue portion of the teacher's time getting the stories straight and attention, distracts the attention of other pupils, and interferes generally with the discipline and progress of the school..." He was denied - even though he could keep up with the other students academically.