The report examines the major components of 10 federal programs dealing with handicapped persons and describes points of cooperation. Information on governmental role, function, expectations, funding and service flows, and accountability is summarized for programs in three categories: child development/social services (Title XX, Social Services,…

The problems of teachers as they deal with the rapid changes brought about by Public Law 94-142 (Education for All Handicapped Children Act) and other legislation have largely been ignored. The teaching profession is considered one of the most potentially stressful occupations in the world (along with air traffic controllers and surgeons). While…

This monograph analyzes health and safety issues in education in terms of relevant constitutional and statutory provisions. Chapter 1, an introduction, summarizes Fourteenth Amendment equal protection and due process clauses and defines "handicapped" under the Rehabilitation Act. State assistance and student eligibility under the…