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Disproportionality is the overrepresentation of a particular race or cultural group in a program or system compared to their representation in the general population. Disproportionality affects all systems such as the educational, mental health and judicial systems creating additional costs within these areas.
Address Disproportionality: A Guide for School Teams. September 2014. Introduction. The purpose of this guide is to provide a reference for SWPBIS school teams in the use of discipline data (e.g., offi ce disci-. pline referrals, suspensions) in the area of racial and ethnic disproportionality in school discipline. The guide will describe a. framework and steps for identifying levels of disproportionality, analyzing data to determine solutions, and monitoring the. effectiveness of action plans in addressing disproportionality.