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Background
In 1990 a law suit was brought between the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the Farm workers' Association of Central Florida, Florida State Conference of NAACP Branches, Haitian Refugee Center, Spanish American League against Discrimination (SALAD), American Hispanic Educator's Association of Dade (AHEAD) and Haitian Educator's Association vs. Florida Board of Education.
The final outcome was in the form of the Consent Decree that has been in effect since 1990. This decree includes the use of native language support to facilitate instruction in elementary and secondary schools. This helps ensure maintenance of academic achievement while the student is learning English. http://www.firn.edu/doe/aala
In April of 2003, a Stipulation Modifying Consent Decree was approved. This modification stipulates the means by which a certified teacher may obtain ESOL subject area coverage. It also establishes training and/or educational requirements for persons holding administration and guidance counselor positions. A review begun in 2004 will be completed by July 1, 2006. http://www.firn.edu/doe/omsle/pdf/stipulation.pdf (The official Modification and Technical Assistance paper is available upon request).
Last Updated: 12/19/2007
