New Jersey Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc., Dawn Demasi, a Minor, by Her Guardian Ad Litem, Frank Demasi and…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey granted a declaratory judgment that mentally retarded children in state facilities have a right to a thorough and efficient education tailored to their individual needs, that adult residents have an individual right to treatment, education, training, habilitation, care and protection, and that these services must be provided in the least restrictive setting; the Court also affirmed its authority to issue such declaratory relief.