Overrepresentation of Minority Students in Special Education
- 1 January 1994
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in The Journal of Special Education
- Vol. 27 (4), 410-437
- https://doi.org/10.1177/002246699402700404
Abstract
Approximately 25 years ago, Lloyd Dunn (1968) and Evelyn Deno (1970) provided us with analyses regarding the problems and pitfalls of special education. One of the primary areas of focus was the overrepresentation of minority and low-income students in programs for students with mild mental retardation. Unfortunately, this problem continues to hover over us today and has extended to other special education categories. Based on our analysis of the problem then and now, we extend the recommendations provided by advocates, educators, researchers, and policymakers.Keywords
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