The author reviews the background and application of the least restrictive environment requirement of P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. Components of the least restrictive environment (LRE) principle are reviewed, and a distinction is made between LRE and mainstreaming. Implementation issues, including misinterpretations…

The document provides an overview of the process a committee must complete as a minimum, in compliance with the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (P.L. 94-142), before a handicapped child's educational placement decision is made. A flow chart for the placement of the handicapped child is provided, and nine major steps to be taken, from…

Intended for parents and school administrators, the guide presents Oklahoma state policies and procedures to guarantee due process protection to disabled children and their parents in regard to the identification, evaluation, and appropriate educational placement of children. Initial sections outline who may request a hearing and for what purpose,…

The guide is designed to assist state, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and tribal or Indian community controlled local educational units (Ed.U) in analyzing their special education administrative policies. Policy statements are presented that at a minimum meet the requirements of P.L. 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) and also…