A bill to amend the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to expand the comprehensive systems approach to treatment of spinal cord injuries, and for other purposes.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to extend through fiscal year 1980 the authorization of appropriations for research and training in the rehabilitation of handicapped individuals. Requires a certain portion of such funds to be set aside for spinal cord injury programs. Extends through 1980 the authorization of appropriations for special projects and demonstrations relating to rehabilitation of handicapped individuals and requires a set aside for funding existing and new spinal cord centers. Requires the establishment of no less than five regional comprehensive treatment centers in each of the fiscal years 1979 and 1980 to provide services to individuals with spinal cord injuries.…