The suit lists as defendants the state school superintendent, Delain Eastin, her department, and the State Board of Education. It is estimated that the review process will take two to three weeks. Some classes share textbooks, which prevents students from taking them home to do homework. Some schools are severely overcrowded. Schedules present obstacles to learning, including year-round schedules that result in a reduced number of instruction days.
Some schools lack adequate heating, ventilation, or air conditioning.
In some schools, classrooms are created in spaces previously used as gymnasiums, libraries, and auditoriums. Some teachers have not yet obtained teaching credentials. Roaches and vermin inhabit some classrooms. Some schools offer too few courses. Some schools have filthy bathrooms and toilets with no seat covers.