… 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 … positive. Courses in four languages are offered, including Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, and Korean. There were over 1,000 students enrolled in native language courses with students often enrolling in multiple classes, accounting for over … college students. This Fall 2023 Semester, LACCD is offering eighty-eight (88) in-language courses, which accounts for 1,500 students, and nearly 2,000 separate class enrollments. AB 1096 received strong support from several colleges, labor, …