A unanimous Supreme Court has bolstered the rights of millions of learning-disabled students in a ruling that requires public schools to offer special education programs that meet higher standards. The court struck down a lower standard endorsed by President Donald Trump's nominee to the high court. The Wednesday ruling quickly led to tough questions at the confirmation hearing of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. Disability advocacy groups cheered the ruling, saying it raises the expectations for learning-disabled students. He said it would lead to schools more carefully tracking the progress of special needs students.

Source: ABC News March 23, 2017 07:30 UTC