What Amendment to the Constitution has become legal basis for decisions in special education?

The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution has become the legal basis for many decisions in special education. Specifically, the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment is frequently cited in court cases related to ensuring equal educational opportunities for students with disabilities. While other amendments may play a supporting role, the Fourteenth Amendment provides the overarching constitutional foundation for the right to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) for students with disabilities.