Cedar Rapids Community School District v. Garret F., 526 U.S. 66 (1999), was a United States Supreme Court case in which the Court ruled that the related services provision in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) required public school districts to fund "continuous, one-on-one nursing care for disabled children" despite arguments from the school district concerning the costs of the services.

"[1]: 6  The judges relied heavily on Irving Independent School District v.

[2][1] Under the Court's reading of the IDEA's relevant provisions, medical treatments such as suctioning, ventilator checks, catheterization, and others which can be administered by non-physician personnel come within the parameters of the special education law's related services.

"[1]: 6  Amendments were made in the Education Flexibility Partnership Act of 1999 to increase IDEA funding as a result of the case.

"[4] Justices Clarence Thomas and Anthony M. Kennedy dissented, noting that the ruling "blindsides unwary states.