Board adopts updated English-learner instruction policy after public debate over bilingual programs

Jun 26, 2025

Trustees approved an updated board policy on English learner instruction (BP 6174). Public commenters were split: one speaker urged quicker transition to English, others and several trustees defended bilingual and dual-language approaches and asked for more data comparisons.

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The Pajaro Valley Unified board adopted an updated English-learner instruction board policy (BP 6174) at its June 25 meeting after a public debate that highlighted contrasting views about bilingual instruction.

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