A California advocacy group called BlackECE is pushing to add “Black English,” often referring to African American Vernacular English (AAVE), to schools’ multilingual education programs, according to available reporting. The group argues that AAVE is a legitimate language variety and should receive educational recognition and resources. The proposal focuses on incorporating AAVE into dual language learner or multilingual education offerings rather than treating it solely as informal speech. Supporters frame the effort as addressing language diversity and improving how students’ home language practices connect to classroom instruction. The initiative also raises broader questions about how schools define multilingual education and language policy, including whether AAVE should be treated as a distinct language for program purposes. The reporting emphasizes the group’s aim to secure changes within the state education framework, but it does not provide details on final policy outcomes, governing agency decisions, or statewide implementation steps at this time.