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1. pavel_+G2[view] [source] 2025-12-04 18:18:11
>>delich+(OP)
> the current language of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) allows students to get expansive accommodations with little more than a doctor's note.

Isn't that... good? What else would be expected if you have a disability, and need accomodations?

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2. bluefi+o4[view] [source] 2025-12-04 18:25:26
>>pavel_+G2
It is probably not good if nearly half (38% qualifies as nearly half, right?) of students are considered disabled and needing accommodations, right?

Surely nearly half of any given public population can't be disabled?

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3. cynica+U4[view] [source] 2025-12-04 18:28:02
>>bluefi+o4
They're quite obviously not.

They're lying so they can get unlimited time on the test and/or look at their phone.

They're smart kids that see a loophole in the system. They will take advantage!

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4. acedTr+i8[view] [source] 2025-12-04 18:44:05
>>cynica+U4
> They're smart kids that see a loophole in the system. They will take advantage!

This is just not an acceptable cultural viewpoint. Abusing a permissive system must be discouraged.

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5. cynica+mg1[view] [source] 2025-12-05 01:01:31
>>acedTr+i8
Agreed. You have to really narrow the definition of "disabled"

Of course, anyone who fears falling outside the definition would fight that vehemently

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