The question of responsibility for the education of disabled students has become a controversial issue. This article explores the debate between proponents of special education and of mainstreaming for academically handicapped children. Under Public Law 94-142, disabled children are guaranteed an appropriate public education in the least…

Argues that some educators view the integration of children with special needs into regular schools as a fundamental right. Examines British government statistics relating to the education of special needs children and examines the rights of the children and their parents. (CFR)