The First Special Education Law, PL 94-142 (All Handicapped Children's

question 8

Multiple Choice

The first special education law, PL 94-142 (All Handicapped Children's Act) , was passed in

• A)1963.
• B)1975.
• C)1990.
• D)1997.
• E)2004.

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