Larry P.: A Case of Segregation, Testing, or Program Efficacy?.

Prasse, David P.; Reschly, Daniel J.

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Publication Date: 1986

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Larry P.: A Case of Segregation, Testing, or Program Efficacy?

Prasse, David P.; Reschly, Daniel J.

Exceptional Children, v52 n4 p333-46 Jan 1986

The article describes the background of Larry P. v. Riles, a class action law suit involving disproportionate placement of minorities in classes for the educable mentally retarded in California, and outlines the specific findings and remedies underlying issues, including stigmatization of being classified retarded and the nature/nurture debate. (Author/CL)

Descriptors: Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Intelligence Tests, Mild Mental Retardation, Minority Groups, Student Evaluation, Test Bias

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Larry P v Riles

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