In this case, Endrew F.’s parents sued the Douglas County School District for reimbursement for private school fees. After noticing their son’s maladaptive behavior was increasing the further he progressed in school, which impacted his academic performance, by 5th grade his parents enrolled him in a private school where his behavior and academics performance improved. The parent asserted that the district failed to provide Endrew with a free and appropriate public education (FAPE). The school district denied the reimbursement request so the parents sued the Douglas County School District. The case was then filed a due process hearing and the case went to the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. The parents