The document summarizes changes in the Education of the Handicapped Act (EHA) legislation under Public Law 99-457 which provides a new federal early intervention program, for infants and toddlers. Eligible population and timelines for receiving funds are defined and the Individualized Family Service Plan and other provisions required by the legislation are described, as are changes and refinements in the Early Education Discretionary Program (Part C of EHA). Detailed next are provisions for a new federal preschool program which increases federal contributions under P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, to support the education of handicapped children aged 3 through 5. Finally, amendments to the EHA other than early childhood are summarized in relation to such topics as multiple agency participation, technology, personnel development, parent training centers, and the establishment of a National Clearinghouse for Careers in Education of Handicapped Children and Youth. The report concludes with a chart showing fiscal 1987 EHA appropriations in relation to 1986 appropriations and 1987 authorizations. (JW)