Children, adolescents and youth with disabilities accounted for 12% of the in‑school population, but 15% of the out‑of‑school population. In general, the lower the out‑of‑school rate, the more likely it is that children with disabilities will be among those out of school, suggesting that those with disabilities are among the hardest to reach.
These statistics are taken from GEM Report materials.
failed to support learners at risk during the COVID-19 crisis
have laws requiring children with disabilities to be educated in separate settings
have laws that help ensure full inclusion in education