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It is clear from the passage of Public Law 94–142 (Education for All Handicapped Children Act, 1975) that legislators, and presumably the public whom they represent, have some awareness of the special educational needs of exceptional children. The law requires that all children, regardless of handicapping condition, be provided a free, appropriate education, and that the schools make available “related services” (physical therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, social work, and specialized supportive services) to those children who would not otherwise benefit from their educational programs. This brief and general statement may very well reflect the full extent of most people’s understanding of the law and its implications. There are many facets of the law that are either unknown or misunderstood by many, and because the law has such broad implications for schools and society, there is a real need to educate the public.
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Maxwell, K., Pfefferbaum, B., Copeland, D., Hansen, P. (1982). Modulating Public Opinion. In: van Eys, J. (eds) Children with Cancer. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-6698-0_22
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