Indicator 9 - Disproportionate Representation in Special Education

Definition

Percentage of districts with disproportionate representation of racial and ethnic groups in special education and related services that is the result of inappropriate identification.

(20 U.S.C. 1416(a)(3)(C))

Measurement

Percent = [(# of districts, that meet the State-established n and/or cell size (if applicable) for one or more racial/ethnic groups, with disproportionate representation of racial and ethnic groups in special education and related services that is the result of inappropriate identification) divided by the (# of districts in the State that meet the State-established n and/or cell size (if applicable) for one or more racial/ethnic groups)] times 100.

For School Year 2021-2022 forward the Disproportionate Representation is determined by:

1. The risk ratio and alternate risk ratio methods
2. The threshold at which disproportionate representation is identified: 4.0 or above
3. 1 year of data is used
4. Minimum Cell and n size
   • Minimum cell (risk numerator) size = 10
   • Minimum n (risk denominator) size = 10

How is Colorado Doing on this Indicator?

Federal Fiscal Year (FFY)	School Year	% of AUs with Disproportionate Representation in Special Education
2022	SY 2022-2023	0.00%
2021	SY 2021-2022	0.00%
2020	SY 2020-2021	0.00%

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