Public Law 99-457 mandated that beginning with the school year 1990-1991,all disabled children from ages 3 to 5
A) must be formally diagnosed as such and placed in appropriate institutions.
B) must be formally diagnosed as such and placed in special classes expressly designed to address their disability.
C) shall have the option to go to regular schools and be "mainstreamed," or go to private schools that will be more focused on addressing their special needs.
D) be provided with a free, appropriate education.

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Public Law 99-457 mandates that all disabled children from ages 3 to 5 be provided with a free, appropriate education. This means that they must receive education and related services that are tailored to their individual needs at no cost to their families. The law also requires that the education and related services be provided in the least restrictive environment possible, which means that children should be educated with their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate.

Public Law 99-457 Mandated That Beginning with the School Year