CALIF. STATE ASSEMBLY PASSES FAIR EDUCATION ACT
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 By Aaron Drake Editor
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Today, the California State Assembly passed the Fair Education Act, requiring schools to fairly and accurately portray the LGBT civil rights movement, include accomplishments of LGBT people in history classes and also adds sexual orientation and gender identity to Cali's already existing anti-discrimination policies for schools.
Studies have shown that inclusion of LGBT people in instructional materials is linked to greater student safety and lower rates of bullying. The bill is co-sponsored by Equality California and Gay-Straight Alliance Network.
“The struggle of the multicultural and multiethnic LGBT community in California is one of the greatest stories yet to be told,” said Equality California Executive Director Roland Palencia. “The FAIR Education Act will ensure that public schools acknowledge the heroism of individuals and communities who in spite of countless barriers continuously overcome adversity.”
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