FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 17, 2015
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Huff Applauds Ruling in Palm Lane Elementary Case
Students and Families Win Historic Fight for Educational Control
SACRAMENTO: Senate Minority Leader Bob Huff (R-San Dimas) is congratulating both students and parents connected with the Palm Lane Elementary School Parent Trigger case, where a judge has ruled against the Anaheim City School District and declared Palm Lane Elementary a new charter school. The ruling from Orange County Superior Court Judge Andrew P. Banks overturned the district’s decision to reject the Parent Trigger process and allows parents to immediately begin “the process of soliciting and selecting charter school proposals.”
“Justice prevailed in this instance,” said Senator Huff following the ruling. “This is a complete win for the students and parents who demanded change at an underperforming school and stood up against union bullies and district delay tactics. The ruling sends a clear signal to all school districts in California: Clean up your act because the parent trigger process is here to stay.” Continue reading