Multiracial individuals represent an expanding population of Americas diverse society. Results from Census 2000 showed that of the total 281.4 million people in the United States, 6.8 million of the population indicated their background consisted of more than just one race. Nearly 3 million of respondents within the two or more races population were under the age of 18, and it is safe to assume that many are students in the public school system. This digest provides school counselors with basic information necessary to gain a better understanding of students from multiracial backgrounds. It also will address stereotypes commonly associated with multiracial students, their unique needs, and how school counselors can better respond to this growing population. (Contains 13 references.) (GCP)