first, when student use laptop it is much easier for them to correct spelling mistakes and capital letters, Like any other student, I am struggling to spell words correctly. When you type misspelled words they will be under lined red that we can easily spot and correct mistakes.
secondly, it is much faster to write and not thing. For me it will take 10 minutes to finish on paper but only 3 minutes on laptop. I find it very tiring and difficult to write a lot of words on paper that some times I don't finish my work maybe this is also the case for other students.
Finally, It is easier to correct or edit work on computer unlike on paper
Can you take to see the students falling because they were not given a laptop to use as an assistive educational tool? Your decision will affect their learning.