This document supports race and ethnicity reporting. It outlines how LEAs should collect and report student data using the seven racial/ethnic categories established by the U.S. Department of Education. The document includes a detailed breakdown of the required categories, instructions on how to respond when certain data is not supplied, and guidelines on handling specific reporting scenarios. Additionally, it provides clarification regarding the distinct differences between race and ethnicity, and how these terms should be interpreted for data collection.
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