Provided is an alphabetical, state-by-state listing of state requirements for certification in the education of handicapped children which includes information on types of certificates required, general requirements, and requirements specific to various disability areas. General requirements include such matters as official transcripts, health certificate, professional references, birth certificate, and certificate from an in-state institution. Types of certification are said to be a specific special education certificate or an endorsement attached to a regular elementary or secondary certificate. Listed are course requirements, competency requirements, and extra training, experience or education necessary for specializing in specific disability areas. (GW)