Many children and youth who are incarcerated do not receive appropriate education because
A)they are not entitled to education under federal law.
B)there is an attitude that delinquents are not entitled to educational opportunities.
C)they are considered dangerous and teachers are not willing to work with them.
D)they do not have the abilities to benefit from educational opportunities.

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Many children and youth who are incarcerated do not receive appropriate education because there is an attitude that delinquents are not entitled to educational opportunities. This is due to societal attitudes that view those who have committed crimes as undeserving of support or rehabilitation. As a result, resources for educational programs and qualified educators may not be made available to those who are incarcerated.

Many Children and Youth Who Are Incarcerated Do Not Receive