ACLU sues state, Highland Park schools over 'right to read'

Sarah Cwiek — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:32:03 +0000

The Michigan ACLU has filed what it calls a “groundbreaking” lawsuit against the Highland Park school district, and state education officials.

At issue: The state’s responsibility to make sure every child can read.

State law says school districts must provide any special assistance “reasonably necessary” to bring a child up to grade level in reading.