A lawsuit alleging discrimination and educational neglect in Pittsburg Unified School District has resulted in a settlement aimed at addressing the disparities faced by Black students, English learners, and students with disabilities. The case, initiated in 2021 by the ACLU of Northern California and the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, accused the district of failing to provide these groups with an equitable education.
Settlement Details
On October 23, Pittsburg Unified School District in Contra Costa County agreed to a settlement that includes hiring two independent consultants to tackle key issues, including disciplinary practices, special education placements, and literacy education for students with disabilities, particularly English learners.
“This is an excellent settlement that is an important step in the right direction for Pittsburg Unified,” said Linnea Nelson, senior staff attorney at the ACLU of Northern California. “It seeks to dismantle past practices that have marginalized students, particularly Black students, English learners and disabled students.”
