The booklet is intended to acquaint parents of handicapped children in New Jersey with their rights. Information is provided on types of handicaps and the rights of a handicapped child (free appropriate public education, evaluation, classification, Individualized Education Program, and placement). Parental rights are explained, with special attention to student records. Review and mediation, hearings, and appeals are covered, as are a number of special situations, including preschool handicapped children; children with mild speech problems or temporary illness or injury; discipline; and children whose parents cannot be located. Appended materials include addresses of New Jersey agencies. (CL)