To preface, as for some historical context, 1971 was the year where this case raised the question and challenged the educational laws of PA because public, generalized education had been completely denied for those with disabilities that did not have a certain mental age by the first grade. Because of this, people were arguing that these students deserve a fair educative experience; this case had gotten so much attention, that students eventually got the legal protection they deserve- evolving into not only protecting students with disabilities, but guiding them to have the most positive experience possible. While many of the staff thought that these students were not worth working hard for, this lawsuit had forced the state of PA to give a just education to children that ranged between ages 6-21. This was just the beginning of the experience of changing students with disabilities' lives for the better.

In addition, as for the historical significance, so much had come from this lawsuit. IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) was further enhanced because of this case which aided students with intellectual disabilities in having a wonderful, meaningful education. This plays such an integral part in the world because from one thing to another, this case led to the domino effect which helped advocate and bring attention to those with disabilities- helping them to achieve even more in the realm of education. This raised awareness and knowledge from society to try and understand a minuscule fraction of what those with disabilities had been going through. Just because students ages 6-21 were getting the education that every student in America deserves, doesn't mean there were not other complications with that. This case had led to society positively advocating and sticking up for not only these students, but the future of students with disabilities.

To add on, this case is vital for educators to know about and brings about many social implications. If someone is going into education, it is vastly significant to know the history behind those with intellectual disabilities and positively advocate, and inspire them to have great futures. This gives educators a sense of appreciation for these students and can help them feel compassion for these students- motivating them to work harder for these students to succeed. Also, the impact that this case has on students, families, and society is never ending. For instance, students who have intellectual disabilities are positively impacted because they get more of an education, and educative professionals are more trained and knowledgable in the regard that they can help these individuals to succeed in the world of education and in their futures also. Though students with disabilities are positively influenced, those without disabilities can be positively impacted as they will have experience with people with intellectual disabilities, broadening their horizons for the better. These students will have a better understanding of understanding that those with intellectual disabilities have an integral part in the world. Families of those with kids who are intellectually disabled are benefited as they do not need to constantly worry on a daily basis about their kid's potential. Also having a proper education will guide them in the future to get a job, and the families can live their lives knowing that their kids are going to be educated in hopes of being prepared for the real world, getting a job. As for society, this case gives society a means for helping those with intellectual disabilities to succeed. Because this case raised awareness for those with intellectual disabilities and tied that to education, this puts society in a stance of helping, and advocating for these students to succeed, as it takes a village. There are a lot of people that this case has influenced, but for the better.

Furthermore, the legal precedent was set on October 8, 1971 where the parties agreed that multitudes of state laws were unconstitutional and it was time for reevaluation for students with intellectual disabilities (from a mental component) ages 6-21 to be in a healthily funded, stable place. In other words, this means that the state was no longer eligible to say no to granting a student with disabilities education due to mental retardation, or any disability on the whole.

In conclusion, this case has had such a prevalence in the world from historical aspects, the influences on surrounding people, and in the legal world. This case had helped people with disabilities feel seen and spoken up for, helping them to succeed and achieve all types of goals in an educational setting.