In a significant ruling, the Arizona Court of Appeals has upheld a previous decision, determining that Tom Horne, the state’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, lacks the legal standing to challenge the implementation of dual language programs in certain schools.
The dual language approach, particularly the 50-50 model, sanctioned by the state Board of Education, splits instruction time equally between two languages.
Horne contends that these programs contravene Proposition 203, which mandates English-only instruction for English Language Learners. He expressed concerns, stating, “These students are being cheated because under dual language, they don’t acquire English fast enough to perform properly in academics.”
Despite Horne’s stance, the judiciary has repeatedly concluded that he is not empowered to sue over potential breaches of Prop. 203, as evidenced by previous rulings.
Undeterred, Horne has revealed his intention to escalate the matter to the Arizona Supreme Court after conferring with legal counsel.
Meanwhile, following an earlier unsuccessful lawsuit, Horne enlisted a parent for a similar legal attempt, which also did not prevail.
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