20,000 Students Sue State Of California

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On behalf of 20,000 students, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) have filed a law suit against the state of California for failing to correctly teach the English language.

The lawsuit is seeking a court order to ensure that students receive the courses they need to learn English, as many have been given low grades and are frequently being held back due to a language barrier.

ACLU attorney Mark Rosenbaum said:

“These kids are not getting the differentiated learning they’re supposed to be getting.

“English learners are falling behind without proper language lessons, even as school districts collect federal funds specifically for that purpose.

“Under state and federal law, schools are required to teach non-English speakers the language, but by its own records, the state isn’t offering English instruction to nearly 20,000 students.”

In a statement issued by the Chief Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction, Richard Zeiger, he pointed out:

“The Department will continue to work with local agencies to ensure compliance with districts’ obligations to provide services to Englishlearners.”