Discuss the Similarities and Differences Between the Concept of At-Risk

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Essay

Discuss the similarities and differences between the concept of at-risk youth,and the earlier concepts of troubled and troubling youth.

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Definitions:

PL94-142

Also known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975, it mandates public schools to provide free and appropriate education to children with disabilities.

IDEA

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a U.S. law ensuring students with disabilities are provided with Free Appropriate Public Education tailored to their individual needs.

Least Restrictive Environment

Educational principle requiring that students with disabilities receive their education, to the maximum extent appropriate, with nondisabled peers.

NAEP

The National Assessment of Educational Progress, known as "the Nation's Report Card," which measures student achievement in various subjects across the U.S.