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These "at risk" populations have the lowest academic outcomes and have the lowest graduation rates.
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10.2 million children living in poverty
6.7 million children with disabilities, including learning disabilities
4 million abused, neglected, abandoned or dependent children
3.7 million children and youth with behavioral health needs, including mental health disorders and substance abuse
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2.1 million juvenile law violators in diversion court programs, or in the juvenile justice or criminal court system
1.3 million homeless children and youth
670,000 children with time in foster care, kinship care, congregate care, or awaiting adoption
Untold numbers of children faced with racial and ethnic disparities
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