FTCE Exceptional Student Education (ESE) K-12 Practice Test

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Which law reauthorized the Education of the Handicapped Act in 1986?

P.L. 99-457
P.L. 94-142
P.L. 99-506
P.L. 100-457

The correct answer is: P.L. 99-457

The Education of the Handicapped Act was reauthorized in 1986 by Public Law 99-457. This law expanded the federal commitment to education for children with disabilities by providing funding for early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. It also increased the age range of students eligible for special education services, broadening the support available to children with disabilities and promoting their inclusion in educational settings. The reauthorization marked an important step in the advancement of special education legislation, reinforcing the rights and educational opportunities for students with disabilities.