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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The problem is an increasing number of kids have serious special needs. That, combined with the theory that integrating special needs kids is better for all of them, creates a perfect storm where no ones needs are actually being met. My kids went to a top elementary school in a high income area and many of the kids either 1) didn't speak English as a first language well 2) were autistic (enough that they needed headphones and/or an adult assistant) 3) the kids of neurosurgeons and constitutional lawyers

Who can manage that? [/quote]

It’s increasingly obvious parents are perpetrating fraud and taking unfair advantage of the system to get their kids ahead.

NPR had a piece on stats compiled by university offices of disabilities (required under the ADA).   At some universities (particularly in the west), up to 25% of current students are “disabled” - usually arriving from HS with a 504 plan or IEP.

When the author adjusted out the international students (who almost never claim disability), the rate of “disabled college kids” approached 40%.

[b]I simply do not believe 40% of our youth are genuinely disabled. [/b] I do believe there are many selfish, unethical parents out there who are willing to cheat.[/quote]

You may not believe it, but it’s true. In fact, 40% is too low. Nearly every student today has ADHD, and has at least one parent with ADHD as well. Once you start asking around, you’ll see this for yourself.  [/quote]

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