Posted on 08/11/2006 2:22:21 PM PDT by SmithL
SACRAMENTO -- A state appeals court on Friday upheld California's high school exit exam, rejecting claims by a group of students who argued the exam discriminates against poor students and those who are learning English.
The panel of three judges overturned a preliminary injunction issued in May by an Alameda County Superior Court judge who blocked the exam for this year's senior class. The panel ruled that trial court "abused its discretion" in weighing the legal arguments about whether the plaintiffs were likely to succeed in their lawsuit.
The appeals court intervened in the Alameda County decision after the state appealed, ensuring the exam could go ahead while the case was being heard.
A group of high school seniors is suing the state over the exam, arguing it discriminates against students who don't have access to the same quality of education as other public school students.
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Does anyone have the article desvribing thie original controversy back in May?
Well knock me over with a feather! Sanity from the left coast. I wonder if this will survive a trip to the 9th Circus if that is even possible?
Here's a tip for those that find English to understand: LEARN THE LANGUAGE!!!
CORRECTED: Here's a tip for those that find English hard to understand: LEARN THE LANGUAGE!!!
BUMP!
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