When public school activists attack school choice, they often claim choice programs will harm disadvantaged students, such as minorities, low-income students and especially those with special needs.
After all, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act only applies to public schools. Private schools have far fewer legal obligations regarding special education, it is argued.
In reality, an increasing number of parents are using school choice to educate their special needs children, as explained by EdChoice’s senior research analyst, John Kristof.
