The manual covers California statutes chaptered during 1985 and modifying provisions of Part 30 of the Education Code. It also includes provisions of the code regarding interagency responsibilities for providing services to handicapped children, early intervention services, and other provisions related to programs for individuals with exceptional needs. The text of the amended Part 30 of the Education Code is presented as it incorporates seven legislative bills chaptered into law in 1985. Topics covered include longer day/year for county operated special education programs, suspension/expulsion of handicapped pupils, early diagnosis of learning disabilities, and out-of-home care for individuals with serious emotional disturbances. (CL)