Intended as a reference to statutes which provide federal aid, federal laws from 1949 to 1968 having provisions for education of the handicapped are listed and described, a total of 62 pieces of basic legislation and 12 extensions and authorizations. The legislation is in the areas of research, training, demonstration, and construction, and characterized as direct or indirect aid. Appropriations laws, public law authorizations, and selected appropriations are listed; 25 references are included. Landmark legislation and trends in federal policy are identified and both implications and suggestions are given for future legislation. (LE)