This article describes the PL 99–457 Education of the Handicapped Act (EHA) statutory inclusions of physical education. Each section is described relative to Congressional language and intent. Interpretations relative to rural program compliance are cited. Recommendations for providing appropriate physical education services to the disabled in rural settings are also discussed.
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