Education Department removes rules for teaching English learners
The Trump administration's policy shift scales back federal enforcement of civil rights protections for 5 million English learners, aligning with its official English language priority.
- The Education Department rescinded guidance on teaching English learners, which was based on a 1974 Supreme Court ruling, raising concerns about support for five million students.
- Concerns exist that the lack of enforcement will lead schools to stop providing necessary resources to non-native English speakers.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi indicates a shift prioritizing English, suggesting limited federal support for non-English speakers.
- Montserrat Garibay criticized this decision, stating it goes against efforts to ensure everyone learns English.
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Admin Ends Obama-Era Support for English Learners
The Trump administration has withdrawn federal guidance that required schools to provide a wide range of services to students not proficient in English. The 2015 policy, issued under President Barack Obama, directed school districts to offer language acquisition classes, support for disabilities, and access to grade-level curriculum materials. A notice on the Education Department's website states that the rule has been rescinded, The New York Ti…
Trump administration rescinds guidance for English learners in schools
A federal directive is reshaping how schools serve students who are learning English. President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring English the nation’s official language has prompted two federal agencies to withdraw long-standing guidance for public schools. The guidance, previously used to help schools support English learners, has been rescinded. More than 5 million students in U.S. public schools are currently classified as English lea…
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