is mental retardation still used?
<answer> Yes, most school districts in most states continue to have MR as a special ed label <context> Mental retardation is a legal term, a condition that is a valid diagnosis listed in the DSM-IV. The term is embedded in federal law, and there is no getting away from accepting its use. Most school districts in most states continue to have MR as a special ed label, because of criteria spelled out in state laws.