Public Law 94-142 required states receiving federal funds to provide equal access to education for children with disabilities and what additional benefit?

Study for the Visual Impairment Education Certification Test. Explore multiple choice questions, with hints and explanations for each. Prepare thoroughly!

The main idea is that Public Law 94-142 guarantees Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for children with disabilities in addition to equal access. States receiving federal funds must provide education at public expense that is tailored to each child’s needs and delivered in the least restrictive environment, with an individualized education program that lays out the services. The extra benefit is that the education itself must be free and appropriate for the student, not just accessible; related services like transportation, speech or occupational therapy, and assistive technology are provided as needed to help the student benefit from the education. It isn’t about universal health care, meals for all students, or private schooling for everyone.