… 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 … related to Education, Child Development, Family Services, and Business and Finance. One in three students responded that a new, better, or higher-paying job was the reason they would take these courses. “This bill is a win for language …