Williams Lawsuit Settlement–An Opportunity to Further Equity
SB6, SB550, AB1550, AB2727, AB3001, SB512, AB831, AB607

The San Diego County Office of Education has developed this website and materials as a resource for understanding and responding to the requirements for Williams Implementation. Choose from the MENU to the left for information.

The Williams Lawsuit Settlement, reached in late August 2004 and enacted into law in September 2004, impacts all districts and schools in California and aligns with current goals of equity of educational opportunity and closing the achievement gap in California.  

The Williams legislation offers an opportunity for county and district superintendents to work collaboratively to support and assist all schools to improve student achievement.  The laws ensure that all students have equal access to the basics of a quality education: textbooks and instructional materials, safe and decent school facilities, qualified teachers, accurate reporting on the School Accountability Report Card (SARC), and a Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP) for alleged violations.  

Requirements of the legislation affect all schools in the state of California.  In addition, district schools identified as Academic Performance Index (API) deciles 1, 2, and 3 in 2009 and/or in receipt of the Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA) grant are subject to additional monitoring requirements by the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE).  

Reference(s):
- CDE: Williams Case
- CDE: Deciles 1, 2, and 3 Schools
- CDE: Academic Performance Index (API)