jan 1, 1974 - Pub. L. 93-380-Amendment to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act; assured education in the least restrictive environment, identified the gifted and talented as part of the Special Projects Act, and stipulated that states should set the goal of serving handicapped children from birth to 21. It provided for personnel preparation with an influx of funds to provide inservice training that would assist practicing educators to serve students with disabilities in their classrooms. The legislation guaranteed