… as a Second Language (ESL) courses. Previously, students wishing to pursue coursework taught in different languages—both for credit and noncredit—were required to take an ESL class concurrently, often straining resources and adding an extra … a former trustee of the Los Angeles Community College District, I thank Governor Newsom for recognizing the huge impact that AB 1096 will have on students. Our community colleges should serve and advance opportunities for all people, including … classes.” The Los Angeles Community College District recently surveyed thousands of students, and the results indicated that 66% of respondents were interested in taking a course taught in a language other than English. Most of these students …