In what year was the Education for All Handicapped Children Act enacted?

• A. 1975
• B. 1985
• C. 1965
• D. 1990

Answer: (A)

This item tests when the federal commitment to education for students with disabilities became law. The Education for All Handicapped Children Act was enacted in 1975, establishing that children with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) and requiring steps like individualized education programs (IEPs) and education in the least restrictive environment. This act marked a major civil rights milestone in U.S. education, making specialized services and protections available to all eligible students.

Later, the law was renamed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1990, with subsequent amendments expanding and refining provisions. While amendments in the years after 1975 extended coverage (for example, to preschoolers and infants in later updates), the original enactment year you’re looking for is 1975.