This module identifies the major provisions of federal laws involving vocational special needs education. Information is provided for implementing the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act in Missouri. The guide includes a list of definitions and uses a question-and-answer format to discuss the legislation. Topics covered include education-to-work transitions, individualized education plans, individual vocational education plans, individualized written rehabilitation plans, the role of the state department of education in implementing the laws, and guidelines for local administrators. Thirteen references are included. (KC)