Kokomo V. Public School Case Study
At the age of 13 the White family was not ready for the ignorance hatred and fear that he would encounter from the residents of Kokomo, Indiana. Ryan wanted to live a normal life just like his peers that included going to public school. Due to their lack of education and awareness The School district of Kokomo voted to have Ryan stay at home fearing that through casual contact he would spread the virus. In 1985 Ryan’s mom files a lawsuit against school authorities for banning her son from Indiana public schools. In that same year White’s parents filed a lawsuit against the school authorities in 1985 and an Indiana Department of Education officer ruled that the school must follow the Indiana Board of Health guidelines and that White must be
allowed to attend school. Dr. Myers who worked with AIDS patients in the California testified in front of the school board that Ryan was of no threat to anyone he came in contact with. Ignorance still was prevailing with some residents who wanted white to use separate restroom and water fountain and use disposable eating utensils. There was a threat that if Ryan would return to school parents would pull their kids out and a small school would be started to accommodate there learning.
allowed to attend school. Dr. Myers who worked with AIDS patients in the California testified in front of the school board that Ryan was of no threat to anyone he came in contact with. Ignorance still was prevailing with some residents who wanted white to use separate restroom and water fountain and use disposable eating utensils. There was a threat that if Ryan would return to school parents would pull their kids out and a small school would be started to accommodate there learning.