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In 2002, 75% of harassment reported by California middle and
high school students surveyed was bias-related harassment.
46% of students said their school
was not safe for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students.
African-American
students are suspended at a rate two to three times that of other
students. African-American students receive harsher and more
frequent punishment even when controlling for socioeconomic
status.
Latino English Language Learners are overrepresented
in special education and have the lowest graduation rates
of all students.
Dropout rates are higher for students with
disabilities and sexual minority youth, and among low income
ethnic and linguistic minorities in overcrowded schools.
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