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Most kids labeled as having an “emotional disability” and shunted into public special education schools are Black or Latino, and low income — while wealthier families more often access a taxpayer-funded free private education. (Holly Stapleton for ProPublica)

Special education Diversity & Equity Students with disabilities

Public schools are NYC’s main youth mental health system. Where kids land often depends on what their parents can pay.

By

Abigail Kramer, THE CITY

| November 17, 2022, 6:23pm UTC