Which two special populations have increased in Texas over the past ten years?

Which two special populations have increased in Texas over the past ten years?

• A. Economically Disadvantaged and Bilingual or English as a Second Language.
• B. Gifted and Talented and English as a Second Language.
• C. Economically Disadvantaged and Students with Disabilities.
• D. Bilingual or ESL and Gifted and Talented.

Answer: (A)

Texas has seen clear shifts in its student demographics over the past decade. Economically disadvantaged students have increased as a share of the school population, driven by persistent poverty in parts of the state and the growth of families who rely on subsidized meals and other supports. At the same time, the number of students who are bilingual or English language learners has grown due to ongoing population growth and immigration, especially in urban and border areas, which expands the group needing language development and bilingual services. Together, these trends reflect how economic challenges and language backgrounds have become more prevalent in Texas schools, more so than some other groups.

Texas has seen clear shifts in its student demographics over the past decade. Economically disadvantaged students have increased as a share of the school population, driven by persistent poverty in parts of the state and the growth of families who rely on subsidized meals and other supports. At the same time, the number of students who are bilingual or English language learners has grown due to ongoing population growth and immigration, especially in urban and border areas, which expands the group needing language development and bilingual services. Together, these trends reflect how economic challenges and language backgrounds have become more prevalent in Texas schools, more so than some other groups.