Which of the following pieces of legislation was the first special education mandate to serve children with disabilities?
A) Public Law 94-142
B) Public Law 98-111
C) Public Law 102-119
D) Public Law 99-457

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Public Law 94-142, also known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, was passed in 1975 and was the first federal legislation mandating that all children with disabilities receive a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. It was later amended and renamed as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1990.

Which of the Following Pieces of Legislation Was the First