What is the federal law that requires preschool education services?
Public Law (PL) 99-457, passed in October 1986, is a federal law that expands services for children from birth to five years old who need special education. PL 99-457 amends and becomes a part of PL 94-142 the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Title II of PL 99-457 makes grants available to states to extend the protections and services of PL 94-142 to all 3- to 5-year-old children who need special education. [20 United States Code (U.S.C.) Sec. 1419.
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