The Disproportionate Representation of Black Students within Special Education

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to discuss the causes of disproportionality of African American students within special education program. Also, this research is discussing the misuse of special education law against this population as well as represents suggestions to reduce the increase of black students in special education. Furthermore, this research has showed previous suggestions to decrease the overrepresentation of black students in special education along with the author’s suggestions. The aim of this research is to enhance the concept of inclusion and find methods to increase the inclusion of those marginalized groups in public schools.