The Education of the Handicapped Act (P.L. 91-230) was passed by congress in 1970. This act amended the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Public Law 91-230 was an effort to encourage states to implement educational programs for individuals with disabilities. The act established a grant program that would assist in the development of such programs.
Reference:
Wright P. and Wright P.D. (2021. October 18). The History of Special Education Law in the United States. Wrightslaw.https://www.wrightslaw.com/law/art/history.spec.ed.law.htm.
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