Frederick L. was identified as a learning disabled person in need of special education. Because the school district did not operate appropriate programs for students at or above grade 5, he was deprived of a program to meet his needs. The parents initiated a class action suit in the federal courts seeking an appropriate remedy. Throughout the course of litigation, the federal court has served a key role as mediator in effecting sweeping changes in programs for learning disabled students. These changes have provided for special education of the learning disabled from school entry to age 21 and include provisions for equal access to vocational training for exceptional persons.
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Brief for Appellees, Frederick L. v. Thomas, No. 3252 C.D. (1980).
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v. ThomasFrederick L., 419 F. Supp. 960 (E.D. Pa, 1976).
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Frederick L. v. Thomas, 557 F.2d 373 (3rd Cir. 1977).
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Frederick L. v. Thomas, 578 F.2d 513 (3rd Cir. 1978).
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Opinion and Recommendations: Due Process Hearing for Frederick Lindsay. (1975, December). Appeal filed February 5, 1976, reversed Special Education Appeal no. 36, Order by the Secretary of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, March 31, 1976 (John C. Pittenger, Secretary of Education). Peggie W. Mullen, Hearing Officer.
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