The Education For All Handicapped Children Act Of 1975

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The causes and effects of segregation of kids with disabilities from the regular classroom negatively affects students. Segregation of kids with disabilities can potentially be breaking the law. The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 requires schools to identify these students with special needs. Although this law does not require separate programs they exist due to those who are severely handicapped (Adkins). The typical identification name for these students is the common known “Special Ed.” which leads to labeling and stereotypes. These labels do more harm than good as they are not interpreted and applied properly. Psychologist confirm handicap students are harmed by these student labels(Adkins). Not all these students necessarily

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