Policy in Motion: How Federal and State Systems Shape Disproportionality

Written By Yong In J Jeong

This report examines how federal IDEA disproportionality monitoring policies are interpreted and implemented across federal, state, and district systems, highlighting how accountability structures simultaneously make racial and disability inequities visible while limiting transformative change through varied interpretations and compliance-oriented approaches.

Suggested citation:

Hartwig, J., Voulgarides, C. K., Aylward, A. (2026). Policy in Motion: How Federal and State Systems Shape Disproportionality. City University of New York-Hunter College.

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