(((MONTHLY Educational & Investigative ReportS ON Mental health-BASED Issues))) #"Education Among Racially and Ethically Diverse Children."

Background: Black, Hispanic, and low income children bear a greater burden of chronic health conditions compared to wealthier white counterparts. Under federal law, schools provide services to children when their health conditions impair learning. These school services, called individualized education programs (IEPs) can reduce disparities in school outcomes.