Murray Applauds Department of Education's Move to Address Inequality in Special Education, School to Prison Pipeline, for Students of Color

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"If we're serious about holding all students to high expectations and dismantling the school to prison pipeline, we need to address the disproportional representation of students of color in special education and who are subjected to disciplinary actions that take them out of the classroom," Senator Murray said. "Of course students with disabilities should absolutely receive the attention and resources they need to succeed, but inappropriately identifying students for special education can have significant consequences for them and their future. I'm glad the Administration is taking this step toward greater transparency and clarifying school districts have more flexibility to use resources that will help address these inequities and give more students the chance to learn, grow, and thrive in the classroom."

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