CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1078Introduced by Assembly Member JacksonFebruary 15, 2023 An act to amend Sections 18111 and 60040 of, and to add Sections 33030.5, 51201, and 60040.5 to, the Education Code, relating to pupil instruction. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1078, as introduced, Jackson. Instructional materials: removing instructional materials and curriculum: diversity.Existing law prescribes substantive requirements and particular processes that the State Board of Education, the Instructional Quality Commission, local educational agencies, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction are required to follow when adopting or evaluating instructional materials or curriculum frameworks, as defined.This bill would require the state board to develop, by July 1, 2024, a policy for local educational agencies to follow before removing any instructional materials or ceasing to teach any curriculum. The bill would require the policy to include, but not be limited to, a requirement that the local educational agency receive approval from the state board before removing any instructional materials or ceasing to teach any curriculum. Commencing with the 202425 school year, the bill would require a local educational agency to receive approval from the state board and comply with any other applicable policies adopted by the state board before ceasing to teach any curriculum or removing any instructional materials. By imposing new obligations on local educational agencies, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.Existing law requires the state board to adopt standards, rules, and regulations for school library services and authorizes the governing board of a school district to exclude from schools and school libraries all books, publications, or papers of a sectarian, partisan, or denominational character.This bill would also require the governing board of a school district to receive approval from the state board and comply with any other applicable policies adopted by the state board before removing any books, publications, or papers from schools and school libraries. By imposing new obligations on school districts, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. Existing law requires governing boards of school districts, when adopting instructional materials for use in the schools, to include materials that accurately portray the cultural and racial diversity of our society, including the contributions of both men and women and the role and contributions of culturally and racially diverse groups, including, among others, Mexican Americans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans. Existing law requires the state board to comply with those requirements related to the accurate portrayal of cultural and racial diversity when reviewing and adopting or recommending for adoption submitted basic instructional materials. Existing law also requires the governing board of each school district maintaining one or more high schools to comply with those requirements related to the accurate portrayal of racial and cultural diversity when adopting instructional materials for use in the high schools under its control.This bill would revise the list of culturally and racially diverse groups to instead include materials that accurately portray the contributions of people of all gender expressions and the role and contributions of LGBTQ+ Americans. The bill would also require that every instructional material adopted by a governing board include proportional and accurate representation of Californias diversity in the categories of race, gender, socioeconomic status, religion, and sexuality. By imposing new obligations on local educational agencies, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 18111 of the Education Code is amended to read:18111. (a) The governing board of any a school district may exclude from schools and school libraries all books, publications, or papers of a sectarian, partisan, or denominational character.(b) Commencing with the 202425 school year, the governing board of a school district shall only remove books, publications, or papers from schools and school libraries with approval from the state board and in compliance with other procedures developed by the state board, as described in Section 33030.5.SEC. 2. Section 33030.5 is added to the Education Code, to read:33030.5. (a) The state board shall, by July 1, 2024, develop a policy for local educational agencies to follow before removing any instructional materials or ceasing to teach any curriculum. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, a requirement that the local educational agency receive approval from the state board before removing any instructional materials or ceasing to teach any curriculum.(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Curriculum means the components of a course of study.(2) Instructional materials has the same meaning as that term is defined in subdivision (h) of Section 60010.(3) Local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.SEC. 3. Section 51201 is added to the Education Code, to read:51201. (a) Commencing with the 202425 school year, a school district, county office of education, or charter school shall only cease teaching any curriculum with approval from the state board and in compliance with other procedures developed by the state board pursuant to Section 33030.5.(b) For purposes of this section, curriculum means the components of a course of study.SEC. 4. Section 60040 of the Education Code is amended to read:60040. (a) When adopting instructional materials for use in the schools, governing boards shall include only instructional materials which, that, in their determination, accurately portray the cultural and racial diversity of our society, including:(a)(1) The contributions of both men and women people of all gender expressions in all types of roles, including professional, vocational, and executive roles.(b)(2) The role and contributions of Native Americans, African Americans, Mexican Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, European Americans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans, LQBTQ+ Americans, persons with disabilities, and members of other ethnic and cultural groups to the total development of California and the United States.(c)(3) The role and contributions of the entrepreneur and labor in the total development of California and the United States.(b) Every instructional material adopted by a governing board shall include proportional and accurate representation of Californias diversity in the following categories: (1) Race.(2) Gender.(3) Socioeconomic status.(4) Religion.(5) Sexuality.SEC. 5. Section 60040.5 is added to the Education Code, to read:60040.5. Commencing with the 202425 school year, a school district, county office of education, or charter school shall only remove instructional materials with approval from the state board and in compliance with other procedures developed by the state board pursuant to Section 33030.5.SEC. 6. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1078Introduced by Assembly Member JacksonFebruary 15, 2023 An act to amend Sections 18111 and 60040 of, and to add Sections 33030.5, 51201, and 60040.5 to, the Education Code, relating to pupil instruction. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1078, as introduced, Jackson. Instructional materials: removing instructional materials and curriculum: diversity.Existing law prescribes substantive requirements and particular processes that the State Board of Education, the Instructional Quality Commission, local educational agencies, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction are required to follow when adopting or evaluating instructional materials or curriculum frameworks, as defined.This bill would require the state board to develop, by July 1, 2024, a policy for local educational agencies to follow before removing any instructional materials or ceasing to teach any curriculum. The bill would require the policy to include, but not be limited to, a requirement that the local educational agency receive approval from the state board before removing any instructional materials or ceasing to teach any curriculum. Commencing with the 202425 school year, the bill would require a local educational agency to receive approval from the state board and comply with any other applicable policies adopted by the state board before ceasing to teach any curriculum or removing any instructional materials. By imposing new obligations on local educational agencies, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.Existing law requires the state board to adopt standards, rules, and regulations for school library services and authorizes the governing board of a school district to exclude from schools and school libraries all books, publications, or papers of a sectarian, partisan, or denominational character.This bill would also require the governing board of a school district to receive approval from the state board and comply with any other applicable policies adopted by the state board before removing any books, publications, or papers from schools and school libraries. By imposing new obligations on school districts, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. Existing law requires governing boards of school districts, when adopting instructional materials for use in the schools, to include materials that accurately portray the cultural and racial diversity of our society, including the contributions of both men and women and the role and contributions of culturally and racially diverse groups, including, among others, Mexican Americans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans. Existing law requires the state board to comply with those requirements related to the accurate portrayal of cultural and racial diversity when reviewing and adopting or recommending for adoption submitted basic instructional materials. Existing law also requires the governing board of each school district maintaining one or more high schools to comply with those requirements related to the accurate portrayal of racial and cultural diversity when adopting instructional materials for use in the high schools under its control.This bill would revise the list of culturally and racially diverse groups to instead include materials that accurately portray the contributions of people of all gender expressions and the role and contributions of LGBTQ+ Americans. The bill would also require that every instructional material adopted by a governing board include proportional and accurate representation of Californias diversity in the categories of race, gender, socioeconomic status, religion, and sexuality. By imposing new obligations on local educational agencies, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 1078
Introduced by Assembly Member JacksonFebruary 15, 2023
Introduced by Assembly Member Jackson
February 15, 2023
An act to amend Sections 18111 and 60040 of, and to add Sections 33030.5, 51201, and 60040.5 to, the Education Code, relating to pupil instruction.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1078, as introduced, Jackson. Instructional materials: removing instructional materials and curriculum: diversity.
Existing law prescribes substantive requirements and particular processes that the State Board of Education, the Instructional Quality Commission, local educational agencies, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction are required to follow when adopting or evaluating instructional materials or curriculum frameworks, as defined.This bill would require the state board to develop, by July 1, 2024, a policy for local educational agencies to follow before removing any instructional materials or ceasing to teach any curriculum. The bill would require the policy to include, but not be limited to, a requirement that the local educational agency receive approval from the state board before removing any instructional materials or ceasing to teach any curriculum. Commencing with the 202425 school year, the bill would require a local educational agency to receive approval from the state board and comply with any other applicable policies adopted by the state board before ceasing to teach any curriculum or removing any instructional materials. By imposing new obligations on local educational agencies, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.Existing law requires the state board to adopt standards, rules, and regulations for school library services and authorizes the governing board of a school district to exclude from schools and school libraries all books, publications, or papers of a sectarian, partisan, or denominational character.This bill would also require the governing board of a school district to receive approval from the state board and comply with any other applicable policies adopted by the state board before removing any books, publications, or papers from schools and school libraries. By imposing new obligations on school districts, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. Existing law requires governing boards of school districts, when adopting instructional materials for use in the schools, to include materials that accurately portray the cultural and racial diversity of our society, including the contributions of both men and women and the role and contributions of culturally and racially diverse groups, including, among others, Mexican Americans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans. Existing law requires the state board to comply with those requirements related to the accurate portrayal of cultural and racial diversity when reviewing and adopting or recommending for adoption submitted basic instructional materials. Existing law also requires the governing board of each school district maintaining one or more high schools to comply with those requirements related to the accurate portrayal of racial and cultural diversity when adopting instructional materials for use in the high schools under its control.This bill would revise the list of culturally and racially diverse groups to instead include materials that accurately portray the contributions of people of all gender expressions and the role and contributions of LGBTQ+ Americans. The bill would also require that every instructional material adopted by a governing board include proportional and accurate representation of Californias diversity in the categories of race, gender, socioeconomic status, religion, and sexuality. By imposing new obligations on local educational agencies, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Existing law prescribes substantive requirements and particular processes that the State Board of Education, the Instructional Quality Commission, local educational agencies, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction are required to follow when adopting or evaluating instructional materials or curriculum frameworks, as defined.
This bill would require the state board to develop, by July 1, 2024, a policy for local educational agencies to follow before removing any instructional materials or ceasing to teach any curriculum. The bill would require the policy to include, but not be limited to, a requirement that the local educational agency receive approval from the state board before removing any instructional materials or ceasing to teach any curriculum. Commencing with the 202425 school year, the bill would require a local educational agency to receive approval from the state board and comply with any other applicable policies adopted by the state board before ceasing to teach any curriculum or removing any instructional materials. By imposing new obligations on local educational agencies, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
Existing law requires the state board to adopt standards, rules, and regulations for school library services and authorizes the governing board of a school district to exclude from schools and school libraries all books, publications, or papers of a sectarian, partisan, or denominational character.
This bill would also require the governing board of a school district to receive approval from the state board and comply with any other applicable policies adopted by the state board before removing any books, publications, or papers from schools and school libraries. By imposing new obligations on school districts, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
Existing law requires governing boards of school districts, when adopting instructional materials for use in the schools, to include materials that accurately portray the cultural and racial diversity of our society, including the contributions of both men and women and the role and contributions of culturally and racially diverse groups, including, among others, Mexican Americans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans. Existing law requires the state board to comply with those requirements related to the accurate portrayal of cultural and racial diversity when reviewing and adopting or recommending for adoption submitted basic instructional materials. Existing law also requires the governing board of each school district maintaining one or more high schools to comply with those requirements related to the accurate portrayal of racial and cultural diversity when adopting instructional materials for use in the high schools under its control.
This bill would revise the list of culturally and racially diverse groups to instead include materials that accurately portray the contributions of people of all gender expressions and the role and contributions of LGBTQ+ Americans. The bill would also require that every instructional material adopted by a governing board include proportional and accurate representation of Californias diversity in the categories of race, gender, socioeconomic status, religion, and sexuality. By imposing new obligations on local educational agencies, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 18111 of the Education Code is amended to read:18111. (a) The governing board of any a school district may exclude from schools and school libraries all books, publications, or papers of a sectarian, partisan, or denominational character.(b) Commencing with the 202425 school year, the governing board of a school district shall only remove books, publications, or papers from schools and school libraries with approval from the state board and in compliance with other procedures developed by the state board, as described in Section 33030.5.SEC. 2. Section 33030.5 is added to the Education Code, to read:33030.5. (a) The state board shall, by July 1, 2024, develop a policy for local educational agencies to follow before removing any instructional materials or ceasing to teach any curriculum. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, a requirement that the local educational agency receive approval from the state board before removing any instructional materials or ceasing to teach any curriculum.(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Curriculum means the components of a course of study.(2) Instructional materials has the same meaning as that term is defined in subdivision (h) of Section 60010.(3) Local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.SEC. 3. Section 51201 is added to the Education Code, to read:51201. (a) Commencing with the 202425 school year, a school district, county office of education, or charter school shall only cease teaching any curriculum with approval from the state board and in compliance with other procedures developed by the state board pursuant to Section 33030.5.(b) For purposes of this section, curriculum means the components of a course of study.SEC. 4. Section 60040 of the Education Code is amended to read:60040. (a) When adopting instructional materials for use in the schools, governing boards shall include only instructional materials which, that, in their determination, accurately portray the cultural and racial diversity of our society, including:(a)(1) The contributions of both men and women people of all gender expressions in all types of roles, including professional, vocational, and executive roles.(b)(2) The role and contributions of Native Americans, African Americans, Mexican Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, European Americans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans, LQBTQ+ Americans, persons with disabilities, and members of other ethnic and cultural groups to the total development of California and the United States.(c)(3) The role and contributions of the entrepreneur and labor in the total development of California and the United States.(b) Every instructional material adopted by a governing board shall include proportional and accurate representation of Californias diversity in the following categories: (1) Race.(2) Gender.(3) Socioeconomic status.(4) Religion.(5) Sexuality.SEC. 5. Section 60040.5 is added to the Education Code, to read:60040.5. Commencing with the 202425 school year, a school district, county office of education, or charter school shall only remove instructional materials with approval from the state board and in compliance with other procedures developed by the state board pursuant to Section 33030.5.SEC. 6. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 18111 of the Education Code is amended to read:18111. (a) The governing board of any a school district may exclude from schools and school libraries all books, publications, or papers of a sectarian, partisan, or denominational character.(b) Commencing with the 202425 school year, the governing board of a school district shall only remove books, publications, or papers from schools and school libraries with approval from the state board and in compliance with other procedures developed by the state board, as described in Section 33030.5.
SECTION 1. Section 18111 of the Education Code is amended to read:
### SECTION 1.
18111. (a) The governing board of any a school district may exclude from schools and school libraries all books, publications, or papers of a sectarian, partisan, or denominational character.(b) Commencing with the 202425 school year, the governing board of a school district shall only remove books, publications, or papers from schools and school libraries with approval from the state board and in compliance with other procedures developed by the state board, as described in Section 33030.5.
18111. (a) The governing board of any a school district may exclude from schools and school libraries all books, publications, or papers of a sectarian, partisan, or denominational character.(b) Commencing with the 202425 school year, the governing board of a school district shall only remove books, publications, or papers from schools and school libraries with approval from the state board and in compliance with other procedures developed by the state board, as described in Section 33030.5.
18111. (a) The governing board of any a school district may exclude from schools and school libraries all books, publications, or papers of a sectarian, partisan, or denominational character.(b) Commencing with the 202425 school year, the governing board of a school district shall only remove books, publications, or papers from schools and school libraries with approval from the state board and in compliance with other procedures developed by the state board, as described in Section 33030.5.
18111. (a) The governing board of any a school district may exclude from schools and school libraries all books, publications, or papers of a sectarian, partisan, or denominational character.
(b) Commencing with the 202425 school year, the governing board of a school district shall only remove books, publications, or papers from schools and school libraries with approval from the state board and in compliance with other procedures developed by the state board, as described in Section 33030.5.
SEC. 2. Section 33030.5 is added to the Education Code, to read:33030.5. (a) The state board shall, by July 1, 2024, develop a policy for local educational agencies to follow before removing any instructional materials or ceasing to teach any curriculum. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, a requirement that the local educational agency receive approval from the state board before removing any instructional materials or ceasing to teach any curriculum.(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Curriculum means the components of a course of study.(2) Instructional materials has the same meaning as that term is defined in subdivision (h) of Section 60010.(3) Local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.
SEC. 2. Section 33030.5 is added to the Education Code, to read:
### SEC. 2.
33030.5. (a) The state board shall, by July 1, 2024, develop a policy for local educational agencies to follow before removing any instructional materials or ceasing to teach any curriculum. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, a requirement that the local educational agency receive approval from the state board before removing any instructional materials or ceasing to teach any curriculum.(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Curriculum means the components of a course of study.(2) Instructional materials has the same meaning as that term is defined in subdivision (h) of Section 60010.(3) Local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.
33030.5. (a) The state board shall, by July 1, 2024, develop a policy for local educational agencies to follow before removing any instructional materials or ceasing to teach any curriculum. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, a requirement that the local educational agency receive approval from the state board before removing any instructional materials or ceasing to teach any curriculum.(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Curriculum means the components of a course of study.(2) Instructional materials has the same meaning as that term is defined in subdivision (h) of Section 60010.(3) Local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.
33030.5. (a) The state board shall, by July 1, 2024, develop a policy for local educational agencies to follow before removing any instructional materials or ceasing to teach any curriculum. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, a requirement that the local educational agency receive approval from the state board before removing any instructional materials or ceasing to teach any curriculum.(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1) Curriculum means the components of a course of study.(2) Instructional materials has the same meaning as that term is defined in subdivision (h) of Section 60010.(3) Local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.
33030.5. (a) The state board shall, by July 1, 2024, develop a policy for local educational agencies to follow before removing any instructional materials or ceasing to teach any curriculum. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, a requirement that the local educational agency receive approval from the state board before removing any instructional materials or ceasing to teach any curriculum.
(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
(1) Curriculum means the components of a course of study.
(2) Instructional materials has the same meaning as that term is defined in subdivision (h) of Section 60010.
(3) Local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.
SEC. 3. Section 51201 is added to the Education Code, to read:51201. (a) Commencing with the 202425 school year, a school district, county office of education, or charter school shall only cease teaching any curriculum with approval from the state board and in compliance with other procedures developed by the state board pursuant to Section 33030.5.(b) For purposes of this section, curriculum means the components of a course of study.
SEC. 3. Section 51201 is added to the Education Code, to read:
### SEC. 3.
51201. (a) Commencing with the 202425 school year, a school district, county office of education, or charter school shall only cease teaching any curriculum with approval from the state board and in compliance with other procedures developed by the state board pursuant to Section 33030.5.(b) For purposes of this section, curriculum means the components of a course of study.
51201. (a) Commencing with the 202425 school year, a school district, county office of education, or charter school shall only cease teaching any curriculum with approval from the state board and in compliance with other procedures developed by the state board pursuant to Section 33030.5.(b) For purposes of this section, curriculum means the components of a course of study.
51201. (a) Commencing with the 202425 school year, a school district, county office of education, or charter school shall only cease teaching any curriculum with approval from the state board and in compliance with other procedures developed by the state board pursuant to Section 33030.5.(b) For purposes of this section, curriculum means the components of a course of study.
51201. (a) Commencing with the 202425 school year, a school district, county office of education, or charter school shall only cease teaching any curriculum with approval from the state board and in compliance with other procedures developed by the state board pursuant to Section 33030.5.
(b) For purposes of this section, curriculum means the components of a course of study.
SEC. 4. Section 60040 of the Education Code is amended to read:60040. (a) When adopting instructional materials for use in the schools, governing boards shall include only instructional materials which, that, in their determination, accurately portray the cultural and racial diversity of our society, including:(a)(1) The contributions of both men and women people of all gender expressions in all types of roles, including professional, vocational, and executive roles.(b)(2) The role and contributions of Native Americans, African Americans, Mexican Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, European Americans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans, LQBTQ+ Americans, persons with disabilities, and members of other ethnic and cultural groups to the total development of California and the United States.(c)(3) The role and contributions of the entrepreneur and labor in the total development of California and the United States.(b) Every instructional material adopted by a governing board shall include proportional and accurate representation of Californias diversity in the following categories: (1) Race.(2) Gender.(3) Socioeconomic status.(4) Religion.(5) Sexuality.
SEC. 4. Section 60040 of the Education Code is amended to read:
### SEC. 4.
60040. (a) When adopting instructional materials for use in the schools, governing boards shall include only instructional materials which, that, in their determination, accurately portray the cultural and racial diversity of our society, including:(a)(1) The contributions of both men and women people of all gender expressions in all types of roles, including professional, vocational, and executive roles.(b)(2) The role and contributions of Native Americans, African Americans, Mexican Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, European Americans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans, LQBTQ+ Americans, persons with disabilities, and members of other ethnic and cultural groups to the total development of California and the United States.(c)(3) The role and contributions of the entrepreneur and labor in the total development of California and the United States.(b) Every instructional material adopted by a governing board shall include proportional and accurate representation of Californias diversity in the following categories: (1) Race.(2) Gender.(3) Socioeconomic status.(4) Religion.(5) Sexuality.
60040. (a) When adopting instructional materials for use in the schools, governing boards shall include only instructional materials which, that, in their determination, accurately portray the cultural and racial diversity of our society, including:(a)(1) The contributions of both men and women people of all gender expressions in all types of roles, including professional, vocational, and executive roles.(b)(2) The role and contributions of Native Americans, African Americans, Mexican Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, European Americans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans, LQBTQ+ Americans, persons with disabilities, and members of other ethnic and cultural groups to the total development of California and the United States.(c)(3) The role and contributions of the entrepreneur and labor in the total development of California and the United States.(b) Every instructional material adopted by a governing board shall include proportional and accurate representation of Californias diversity in the following categories: (1) Race.(2) Gender.(3) Socioeconomic status.(4) Religion.(5) Sexuality.
60040. (a) When adopting instructional materials for use in the schools, governing boards shall include only instructional materials which, that, in their determination, accurately portray the cultural and racial diversity of our society, including:(a)(1) The contributions of both men and women people of all gender expressions in all types of roles, including professional, vocational, and executive roles.(b)(2) The role and contributions of Native Americans, African Americans, Mexican Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, European Americans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans, LQBTQ+ Americans, persons with disabilities, and members of other ethnic and cultural groups to the total development of California and the United States.(c)(3) The role and contributions of the entrepreneur and labor in the total development of California and the United States.(b) Every instructional material adopted by a governing board shall include proportional and accurate representation of Californias diversity in the following categories: (1) Race.(2) Gender.(3) Socioeconomic status.(4) Religion.(5) Sexuality.
60040. (a) When adopting instructional materials for use in the schools, governing boards shall include only instructional materials which, that, in their determination, accurately portray the cultural and racial diversity of our society, including:
(a)
(1) The contributions of both men and women people of all gender expressions in all types of roles, including professional, vocational, and executive roles.
(b)
(2) The role and contributions of Native Americans, African Americans, Mexican Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, European Americans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans, LQBTQ+ Americans, persons with disabilities, and members of other ethnic and cultural groups to the total development of California and the United States.
(c)
(3) The role and contributions of the entrepreneur and labor in the total development of California and the United States.
(b) Every instructional material adopted by a governing board shall include proportional and accurate representation of Californias diversity in the following categories:
(1) Race.
(2) Gender.
(3) Socioeconomic status.
(4) Religion.
(5) Sexuality.
SEC. 5. Section 60040.5 is added to the Education Code, to read:60040.5. Commencing with the 202425 school year, a school district, county office of education, or charter school shall only remove instructional materials with approval from the state board and in compliance with other procedures developed by the state board pursuant to Section 33030.5.
SEC. 5. Section 60040.5 is added to the Education Code, to read:
### SEC. 5.
60040.5. Commencing with the 202425 school year, a school district, county office of education, or charter school shall only remove instructional materials with approval from the state board and in compliance with other procedures developed by the state board pursuant to Section 33030.5.
60040.5. Commencing with the 202425 school year, a school district, county office of education, or charter school shall only remove instructional materials with approval from the state board and in compliance with other procedures developed by the state board pursuant to Section 33030.5.
60040.5. Commencing with the 202425 school year, a school district, county office of education, or charter school shall only remove instructional materials with approval from the state board and in compliance with other procedures developed by the state board pursuant to Section 33030.5.
60040.5. Commencing with the 202425 school year, a school district, county office of education, or charter school shall only remove instructional materials with approval from the state board and in compliance with other procedures developed by the state board pursuant to Section 33030.5.
SEC. 6. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 6. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 6. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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