This article examines the impact of modifications in the identification of EMR students and in programming for them, following Diana, Larry P., and P.L. 94–142. These policy changes were designed to afford greater educational equity; but evidence has shown that minority children are not well served as a result. Further, the subsequent movement toward educational excellence in the schools appears to have imposed on marginally achieving students standards that almost ensure school failure. Continued vigilance is proposed on behalf of minority EMR and marginally achieving students.
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