Legal Issues in the Transition to Public School for Handicapped Infants and Children.

Weber, Mark C.; Binkelman, Mary

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Publication Date: 1990

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Legal Issues in the Transition to Public School for Handicapped Infants and Children.

Weber, Mark C.; Binkelman, Mary

Journal of Law and Education, v19 n2 p193-206 Spr 1990

Looks at the general legal entitlements of preschool handicapped children. Discusses school districts' responsibilities regarding accepting applications for service; evaluating the child; and devising a placement. Concludes with a discussion of legal remedies available when school districts fail to comply with their duties. (MLF)

Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Court Litigation, Disabilities, Early Intervention, Federal Legislation, Federal Regulation, Individualized Education Programs, Infants, Legal Responsibility, Preschool Education, Program Implementation, Public Schools, School Districts, Special Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments 1986

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