Today in Deaf History: The Education for All Handicapped Children Act was signed into law.

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA), also known as Public Law 94-142 or the Mainstreaming Law,  defined the term least restrictive environment where children receive education alongside each other regardless of their disability. It required the states to provide a free and appropriate public education for children with disabilities between the ages of 5 and 18. Schools are now obligated to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities and provide educational opportunities for them in the least restrictive environment. It was signed into law November 30, 1975 by President Gerald Ford.

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EAHCA Act