The case of Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District RE-1, 2016 revolved around the interpretation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The parents of Endrew F., a child with autism, argued that their son's public school failed to provide him an appropriate education under IDEA because his educational progress had stalled. They sought reimbursement for private school tuition where they believed he made better progress. The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Endrew F., stating that schools must offer more than just de minimis or minimal educational benefit to students with disabilities; instead, they should be offered an opportunity to make "appropriately ambitious" progress consistent with federal special education law.

In the case of Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, there was no dissenting opinion as the decision was unanimous (8-0). The Supreme Court ruled that public schools must provide students with disabilities an educational program that is "appropriately ambitious" and tailored to their unique needs, rather than a minimal or de minimis level of education. This ruling clarified the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act's mandate for free appropriate public education for all children with disabilities.