The overrepresentation of children of color is perhaps best understood as a relationship between socioeconomic status and disability rather than between minority group membership and disability.

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Studies have shown that children of color are more likely to come from low-income households, which are more likely to experience environmental and social risk factors that may increase the chances of having a disability. This suggests that the overrepresentation of children of color in special education is closely linked to socioeconomic status.

The Overrepresentation of Children of Color Is Perhaps Best Understood