Detroit Students Sue

A federal class action lawsuit was filed Tuesday against the state for failing the students of Detroit. The action calls for a statewide accountability system and for the state to ensure appropriate literacy education.

The lawsuit has been filed with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Seven students brought the suit claiming they have not been given access to appropriate literacy programs either because the programs were unavailable or the school’s condition made it impossible to learn. Governor Rick Snyder, Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Whiston, the eight members of the State Board of Education, Technology, Management and Budget Director David Behen, and School Reform/Redesign Officer Natasha Baker have all been named in the suit,

The suit argues that literacy is a civil right and the state has violated the student’s Fourteenth Amendment by not ensuring this. The suit is requesting the federal court order the state to provide evidenced-based literacy programs and universal screenings to find those needing additional assistance, as well as remedial education to all affected students in the case.

posted by PAA Online , Friday, September 16, 2016 11:12 AM
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