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Williams v. California is a class-action lawsuit filed in May 2000 claiming that the state's poorest children were being denied equal educational opportunities. The lawsuit was settled in August 2004, resulting in a package of laws—known as the "Williams Legislation"—aimed at identifying and correcting the impediments to student academic success spelled out in the lawsuit.

The laws Seek to Ensure that:

All students have access to standards-aligned instructional materials and textbooks.
All students have access to school facilities that are clean, safe, and functional.
Teachers are assigned and have the proper certification or training, particularly those in classrooms with 20% or more English Learners.
Verifying the accuracy of the School Accountability Report Card relevant to instructional materials, facilities maintenance, and teacher credentialing.
Ensure the school district has a Uniform Complaint Policy, posts the proper notices, and submits quarterly reports.
Reporting annually to the governing board of each school district, the County Board of Education, and the County Board of Supervisors on the schools.

The Williams legislation aims to identify and correct impediments to student academic success spelled out in the lawsuit. The new laws seek to ensure that all students have access to standards-aligned instructional materials and textbooks.

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