During the late 19th and early 20th centuries,the courts typically found that disruptive children or those with mental retardation intellectual disabilities),
A)could be excluded from school for the sake of preserving order.
B)could be taken off the streets and placed with families who were willing to raise them.
C)were a menace to society and their families could be fined.
D)were eligible for food stamps.

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During this time period, the prevalent belief was that disruptive children or those with intellectual disabilities were disruptive to the educational process and could be excluded from school in order to maintain order. This was known as the doctrine of "parens patriae," which gave the state the authority to protect the welfare of its citizens, including children.

During the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries,the Courts Typically