The Elementary and Secondary Education Act was amended in November of 1966 to include grant programs in special education. This program is included in Title VI part A and allows the US Commissioner of Education to make grants to states to assist in the expansion and development of programs for students with disabilities.
Reference:
Irvin, T. B. (1968). Assistance to States for Education of Handicapped Children under ESEA Title VI-A. Exceptional Children, 34(7), 565–568. https://doi.org/10.1177/001440296803400717
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