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Overrepresentation of Minority Students in Special Education

A Continuing Debate

Alfredo J. Artiles

Alfredo J. Artiles, Graduate School of Education, University of California-Los Angeles, 405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024.

Stanley C. Trent

Michigan State University

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.

The Journal of Special Education, Vol. 27, No. 4, 410-437 (1994)
DOI: 10.1177/002246699402700404
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