Social and emotional problems that interfere with a student's ability to which are considered disabling?

• A. Access school meals
• B. Make use of educational opportunities
• C. Attend school
• D. Participate in sports

Answer: (B)

Disability status in schools centers on whether a social or emotional problem prevents a student from benefiting from the educational program. When these problems interfere with making use of educational opportunities—essentially, with engaging in and learning from instruction—that disruption is considered disabling. The key idea is the impact on learning and access to education, not merely being present at school or participating in activities outside academics. So, the correct choice highlights the ability to benefit from education as the measure of disability, rather than attending, receiving meals, or participating in sports.