Parents, students, educators, and advocates for the disabled have lob bied for the inclusion of students in regular education settings. Inclusion on a case-by-case basis has occurred, but not always smooth ty. To make this process easier and in keeping with meeting the edu cational and social needs of disabled students, changes must be made.
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