Why Are African American Students Overrepresented in Special Classes in Many

question 68

Multiple Choice

Why are African American students overrepresented in special classes in many states?

• A) there is a higher number of African American students in schools
• B) because of especially high levels of disability
• C) because of racially biased testing procedures
• D) IQ tests are more likely to be given to African American students

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