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Nearly 1 in 5 US Public School Students Have IEPs or 504 Plans
Original: Nearly 1 In 5 Public School Students Have IEPs Or 504 Plans
New figures show that nearly one in five students in US public schools has an individualized education program or a 504 plan, the two main legal arrangements for accommodating students with disabilities or other learning needs. The statistic highlights how common special education services and accommodations have become in American schools, drawing attention from educators and disability advocates.
Why now: Fresh data on the high share of students receiving disability accommodations is prompting debate about special education resourcing and trends.
Evidence
- Nearly 1 In 5 Public School Students Have IEPs Or 504 Plans · Disability Scoop
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