Because they assume those kids 1. will be at least "proficient" on state tests anyway, and 2. Don't have parents who will sue as quickly.

They're not good reasons, but those are usually the reasons.

also, these are kids that may not have as much access to technology. People presume they are 'unable', so they never get the experiences

that other kids do

as per Rosa's law (Nov. 10), they are no longer 'EMR' - they are 'individuals with intellectual disabilities'.