This report examines the Federal and State financing of New York City's special education programs in the public schools and documents the inadequacies of current funding. The report seeks to determine the extent of the Federal government's involvement in financing special education. In addition, New York State's allocation of funds for special…

In "Timothy W. v. Rochester School District" a federal judge ruled that the public school was not obligated to provide special education services for a severely handicapped child. Developments pertaining to the rights of severely handicapped children are revealed; the "Timothy W." decision is analyzed; and unresolved issues are…