Minimum Competency Testing and the Handicapped: Major Issues.

Ewing, Norma J.

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ERIC Number: EJ224707

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Publication Date: 1979-Dec

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Minimum Competency Testing and the Handicapped: Major Issues.

Ewing, Norma J.

High School Journal, v63 n3 p114-19 Dec 1979

The author examines concerns about whether or not, and by what criteria, handicapped students should be included in or excluded from comprehensive competency testing programs, as well as the implications of minimum competency testing for the handicapped. Pertinent legislation from several states is discussed. (Author/SJL)

Descriptors: Academic Standards, Disabilities, Disability Discrimination, Educational Discrimination, Graduation Requirements, Minimum Competency Testing, Secondary Education, Special Programs, State Legislation, Testing Programs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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