Public Law 94-142, also known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (now part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - IDEA), mandates that:
C. Every special needs child have an IEP that provides appropriate educational experience.
This law ensures that children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) and requires that they have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) tailored to their specific needs.