jun 2, 1998 - English for the Children initiatives, Proposition 227 (California), 1998

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The policy scene changed dramatically after voters in three states with large ELL populations,California, Arizona, and Massachusetts-approved English for the Children initiatives, which placed severe restrictions on bilingual educaiton programs. California voters approved Proposition 227.

My interpretation: This policy had the effect of eliminating "bilingual" classes in most cases since it required California public schools to teach LEP students in special classes.

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