For parents and caregivers who are seeking to best serve a challenged child, this book provides a thorough overview of the most important Acts involving health care, education, and services for challenged children. Also included is a directory of useful contact information for organizations providing services for challenged children throughout the country. The Legal Almanac series serves to educate the general public on a variety of legal issues pertinent to everyday life and to keep readers informed of their rights and remedies under the law. Each volume in the series presents an explanation of a specific legal issue in simple, clearly written text, making the Almanac a concise and perfect desktop reference tool. All volumes provide state-by-state coverage. Selected state statutes are included, as are important case law and legislation, charts and tables for comparison.