Which of the following statements is true of English language learners with special needs?
A) They are overrepresented in special education classes.
B) They are underrepresented in special education classes.
C) They are not found in special education classes.
D) All of the above.
E) A and B only.

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English language learners with special needs are both overrepresented and underrepresented in special education classes, depending on various factors such as the school district, the effectiveness of the identification process, and cultural biases. This complexity leads to both overrepresentation in some contexts due to misidentification or misunderstanding of language barriers as learning disabilities, and underrepresentation in others due to lack of access to assessments and services or reluctance to refer students for special education evaluation.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of English Language