jan 1, 1963 - President Kennedy signs Public Law 88—164, which provides federal funds for teacher training in the area of emotionally disturbed children and which broadens earlier legislation (Pub. L 85—926) to include most children with severe disabilities; Kennedy announces the formation of the Division of Handicapped Children and Youth (of which Samuel Kirk becomes director in 1964).
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jan 1, 1963
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