Los Angeles School Desegregation Policy Hurts White Students, Lawsuit Says
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- A conservative group, the 1776 Project Foundation, filed a federal lawsuit challenging a long-standing Los Angeles school district policy that provides smaller class sizes and benefits to predominantly Hispanic, Black, or Asian schools, alleging it discriminates against white students.
- The policy originated in the 1970s under a court order to desegregate the Los Angeles school district and improve conditions for students of color.
- Plaintiffs argue that schools with more white students receive inferior treatment and calculated disadvantages due to this policy.
- The Los Angeles school district is reviewing the lawsuit and stated its commitment to providing all students with meaningful access to educational opportunities, but declined further comment due to pending litigation.
