As noted in reference to the Tom F. case, courts are split on whether a student must first receive special education services from the public school before the parent may place the student in a...

As noted in reference to the Tom F. case, courts are split on whether a student must first

receive special education services from the public school before the parent may place the

student in a special education school and request tuition reimbursement from the public

school. Should a student be required to first attend public school and receive special

education before being eligible to recover tuition reimbursement from a private special

education school? Why or why not? How should the courts resolve this issue?