Parents of Autistic Child Appealing Sharp County (Arkansas) Case

The parents of an autistic child who sued the state and the Williford School District are appealing a federal judge's decision in favor of the district. Thomas and Dianna Bradley had claimed their son didn't get the free special education required by law.

The Bradleys had filed the lawsuit on behalf of their son David and other students in similar circumstances. They claimed the school district did not provide the legally required educational program to their son. The suit also claimed that the district didn't ensure that David's teachers had the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the youngster with an appropriate education.

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