lau, a first grader at jean parker elementary in china town was the first named plaintiff. board of education president peter nicoles was named as defendant. after repeated apeels lau versus nicoles was heard at the u.s. supreme court on december 10, 73. the court ruled in favor of the students stating there it is no equality of treatment merely by providing the same facilities. students who don't understand english are foreclosed from meaningful education. the chinese affirmative actions and teachers teachers were trained in bilingual education and programs were developed in schools across san francisco. in the 30 years since the lau decision bilingual programs continue to be controversial. many who of educators believe students will function better in mainstream classrooms. at times bilingual education has been attacked by people who are making a biased point in immigration policy. >> in 1988 another turn in the legislation and the preposition 227 passing in california, which only to really redefine the program requirements for english learners. in that preposition and th