Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ301478
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1984
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Expanding the Federal Role in Serving Young Special-Needs Children.
Smith, Barbara J.
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v4 n1 p33-42 Spr 1984
Benefits of early intervention and the state of the art for services to special-needs infants and young children are described. An expanded federal role is recommended to encourage state programs including a phased-in mandate for service. Specific provisions of a federal mandate are discussed, including extension of P.L. 94-142 to birth. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs, Infants, Intervention, Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Policymakers
Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Education for All Handicapped Children Act
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