Objective data provide overwhelming evidence that children and youth with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) are underidentified and underserved. This was the central argument in our November 2007 Forum article to which Harry, Hart, Klingner, Cramer, and Sturges responded. In this rejoinder, we continue to assert the dramatic need to offer appropriate educational services to all children with EBD independent of their personal identity and characteristics. Although we identify areas of agreement with Harry et al., we challenge many of their assertions related to our article and continue to affirm that underservice of learners with EBD is the greatest challenge.
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