Banned ballot title

Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado Constitution concerning English language education, and in connection therewith, requiring all children in Colorado public schools to be taught English as rapidly and effectively as possible.

Requiring every child to be taught in English, except for certain children who primarily speak a language other than English.

Requiring such children to be educated through a specifically designed English immersion program during a temporary transition period not normally to exceed one year and to thereafter transfer such children who have acquired a good working knowledge of English to an English language mainstream classroom.

Excepting certain children who primarily speak a language other than English from such English immersion program when the parent or legal guardian provides a written informed consent waiver.

Establishing the parent or legal guardian's legal standing to sue for enforcement of the measure and, if successful, to collect attorney's fees and actual damages.

Establishing that the amendment shall not affect any charter school.

Specifying that the amendment shall not affect any foreign language instruction program, except for native speakers of another language, who are limited to one class period per day without a parental waiver.

Specifying that the amendment shall not prevent any teacher or aide from providing supplemental assistance in a native language to a child for translation or clarification or prevent any school personnel from using a language other than English for non-instructional purposes.

And clarifying that the amendment shall not be constructed as imposing or mandating any limits on the amount of time a child may receive specialized assistance in order to learn English.