Which occurred as a result of the passage of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act in 1975?
A) Children with disabilities were provided tax-funded tutors for home education.
B) Children with mental disabilities were entitled to a tax-funded education at a special education private school.
C) Children with chronic or complex medical issues were entitled to a public education.
D) Children with physical disabilities were provided grants to attend the college of their choice.
Ans: C
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The biggest change in school nursing practice came in 1975 with the passage of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (Public Law 94-142). Children who had previously not been able to attend school because of chronic or complex medical issues were now entitled to a public education, and they began attending public schools.
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