The premier case involving bias in intelligence tests and placing children in programs for the mildly retarded is discussed. Larry P. v. Riles was a class action law suit involving disproportionate placement of minorities in classes for the educable mentally retarded in the State of California. The article provides the backdrop for initiation of the case and outlines the specific findings and remedies. The underlying implicit and explicit issues which were central to the judicial proceedings are discussed.
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