Pupil instruction: treatment of African Americans.
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Overview
This bill requires the California Instructional Quality Commission to consider including content about the historical, social, economic, and political contributions of African Americans during specific periods in the state’s history, including the Spanish colonization of California, the Gold Rush Era, and Antebellum times. Specifically, it mandates the inclusion of this content when the state board revises the history-social science curriculum framework or adopts new instructional materials after January 1, 2026.
Key provisions
- Requires the Instructional Quality Commission to consider including content on the historical contributions of African Americans during the Spanish colonization of California, the Gold Rush Era, and Antebellum periods.
- Mandates this inclusion when the state board revises the history-social science curriculum framework or adopts new instructional materials.
- Specifies the timeline for considering this content – after January 1, 2026.
- Requires the commission to consult with California tribes when considering curriculum revisions.
- Addresses the Mendez v. Westminster School District case.
- Includes consideration of the impact of discriminatory laws and barriers to land ownership on African Americans in California.
- Requires the inclusion of materials addressing African American experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Expands the curriculum to include the Armenian Genocide.
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