The implementation of _________ and PL 101-476 signaled a change in the status of parent-professional relationships.
A) PL 94-132
B) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
C) PL 99-457
D) Americans with Disabilities Act

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PL 99-457, also known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act Amendments of 1986, mandated that parents be included in the educational decision-making process for their child with disabilities. This marked a significant shift in the way that parents and professionals worked together, with parents becoming more empowered and involved in their child's education. The other options listed (PL 94-132, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act) are important pieces of legislation related to disability rights, but they did not have the same impact on parent-professional relationships as PL 99-457.

The Implementation of _________ and PL 101-476 Signaled a Change