State Definitions of Preschool Handicapped Populations.

Lessen, Elliott I.; Rose, Terry L.

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Publication Date: 1980-Mar

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State Definitions of Preschool Handicapped Populations.

Lessen, Elliott I.; Rose, Terry L.

Exceptional Children, v46 n6 p467-69 Mar 1980

Responses of 44 states to a survey on definitions of the preschool handicapped population are provided. Findings indicated that only seven states had a definition for preschool handicapped, 43 percent had no current guidelines or intent to comply with requirements of Public Law 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act), and 32 percent used existing category definitions. (PHR)

Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Definitions, Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, State Surveys

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Education for All Handicapped Children Act

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