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Feb. 21, 2020
Attorneys reach settlement with California over landmark literacy lawsuit
The settlement, approved by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong Thursday, establishes a $50 million grant over three years that will go to the 75 lowest-performing schools in the state, each of which could receive up to $50,000.




Attorneys at Morrison & Foerster LLP and pro bono firm Public Counsel secured a settlement Thursday with California over a landmark lawsuit involving the state's literacy performance by elementary school students.
The settlement, approved by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Rupert A. Byrdsong establishes a $50 million grant over three years that will go to the...
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