20,000 students are suing the educators in California, according to a lawsuit filed today by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). These non-English speaking students are reportedly not receiving adequate language instruction. The lawsuit cites both states and federal laws, which states schools are required to provide English instruction to non-English speakers. However, according to state records, California isn't offering English instruction to nearly 20,000 students.
The lawsuit further claims that some students were even held back for their lack of knowledge regarding the English language. The ACLU brought the issue to the attention of the state with a letter in January, and then officials stated they were attempting to work on the issue at the local level.
Attorney Mark Rosenbaum stated during the filing of the lawsuit, "These kids are not getting the differentiated learning they're supposed to be getting." The students do not receive English language instruction, but school districts collect federal funds for providing for specifically English language instruction.
Chief Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction Richard Zeiger released a statement encouraging parents of affected students to come forward and urged that California is determined to provide English learners appropriate instruction. "The Department will continue to work with local agencies to ensure compliance with districts' obligations to provide services to English learners," Zeiger said.
The ACLU's lawsuit describes the educational struggles of three families with Spanish-speaking children attending Compton Unified School District, and a San Diego 18-year-old in the Grossmont Union High School District.
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