Cerebral Palsy

Weck enrolled Lexie in Chrysalis Academy, a private school in Tempe that specializes in educating children with autism and related disorders.

Weck reports marked strides in Lexie's academic and social skills.

Lexie received a scholarship for the 2006-07 academic year at Chrysalis through the new voucher program for disabled children.

If the trial court overthrows the law, Lexie's family will be unable to afford her private education.

"One of the most aggravating aspects of this lawsuit is that nine other children are at Chrysalis on public funds," Keller said.

"But the difference is that bureaucrats had a hand in the placements [through individualized education plans or similar programs].

Because my client exercised parental choice, [the plaintiffs in the lawsuit] want to take that away from her." Families like the Wecks are keeping a close eye on the case, in part because the plaintiffs asked the court for a temporary injunction, which would bar the state from distributing the scholarships for disabled children.

The court will hear oral arguments on June 4.

IJ attorneys don't expect the judge to rule on the injunction before then.

The program for foster children is slated to begin in the 2007-08 school year.

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