The historical background, information, and proposed policies and procedures for the special education services of the Michigan Department of Education are set forth. The status of each of the following programs is considered: physical and health handicaps, aurally handicapped, visually handicapped, educable and trainable retarded, emotionally disturbed, and speech handicapped. Also discussed are the status and objectives of the curriculum resource consultant program and of directors and supervisors of special education. Appendixes include statistical information, rules and regulations, an evaluation instrument for programs for the hearing impaired, a directory of 1969-70 special education programs, and an administrative guide for 1970-71. (RJ)