SCOE | Williams Complaints and Facility Reviews

Williams v. State of California Lawsuit Settlement

The settlement of the Williams v. State of California lawsuit and the resulting legislation signed into state law in 2004 imposes responsibilities and duties on school districts and county offices of education in an attempt to ensure that all public school students are provided equally with appropriate instructional materials, safe and adequate school facilities, and qualified teachers. County offices of education review Williams schools throughout the counties and prepare quarterly reports on the required areas of review [Education Code § 1240, subdivision (I)]. The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) is committed to implementing these responsibilities in partnership with districts and in a manner that provides assistance to schools.

Williams Complaints

Williams Notice and Complaint Form for SCOE Schools and Programs
To file a complaint regarding a non-SCOE school, contact the principal or school district directly.

Reviews

County superintendents annually inspect Williams schools—those schools in the bottom one-third of the Academic Performance Index (API). During these inspections, the county superintendent determines: (1) if there are sufficient textbooks for all students, (2) whether the facilities are in good repair or if there are any emergency repairs needed, and (3) if the data reported to the parents and the community on the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is accurate.

There are specific remedies and procedures that must be followed in the event that any problems are discovered during these inspections. The county superintendent will work closely with the school district to develop a plan to remedy any insufficiencies in textbooks, and the state has provided an Emergency Repairs Grant Program to assist schools in meeting any emergency repair needs.

Site Visitations

2025–26 Inspection Results

2024–25 Inspection Results

2023–24 Inspection Results

2022–23 Inspection Results

2021–22 Inspection Results

Training

District Reporting

Districts are required to submit a quarterly report summarizing Williams complaints they have received.

Reporting Instructions

To receive a copy of the quarterly report form, you can request a copy from SCOE's Williams Contact.
The completed form will be emailed to the Williams Contact.