… importance of the passage of this bill. AB 1096 authorizes community colleges to offer courses taught in languages other than English without requiring students to concurrently enroll in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. Previously, … 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 … 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 justice and is a welcome sign for scores of current and new students who are eager to learn in their native …