Students with disabilities, especially students of color with disabilities, are most "at risk" for suspension and expulsion under "zero tolerance" disciplinary policies because
A. African American students act out more than White students.
B. there are too few African American teachers.
C. they are given discipline referrals for less serious and more subjective reasons than White students.
D. federal law does not require equal enforcement of school discipline.
Answer: C
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