British educators have voiced concern over Section 10 of the Education Act of 1976, which emphasizes education of the handicapped in ordinary British schools. Professional opinion at all levels has been overwhelmingly against the ambiguous law — implementation of which is being withheld until an official report is made by the committee investigating special education in Great Britain. Indications are that the report will advise against any large scale or immediate integration of handicapped children into ordinary schools. If the report is made as expected, will government officials implement the law, and what effect will it have on provisions made for handicapped children in Great Britain?
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