AG Bonta today announced a settlement with the Sacramento City Unified School District to address unlawful enrollment policies and practices that unfairly disadvantaged students of color, students with limited English proficiency, socioeconomically disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, and students experiencing homelessness or in foster care. The complaint, filed today in Sacramento County Superior Court, and the stipulated judgment, which memorializes the settlement, are the result of a comprehensive investigation by the California Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Bureau of Children’s Justice into Sacramento City Unified’s enrollment and after the start of the school year student transfer policies, practices, and procedures.  

“Every student has the right to equal access to a quality public education. That starts with enrollment. Protecting the academic futures and overall well-being of our kids is a top priority — and we’re committed to taking action when we hear concerns. My team conducted a thorough investigation of the Sacramento City Unified School District’s enrollment practices and worked cooperatively with them to reach this agreement. I am confident that Sacramento City Unified will implement these necessary reforms to ensure that state laws are followed and no one is unfairly disadvantaged when it comes to enrolling their kids in school.” – AG Bonta