Educational equity: discrimination prevention coordinators.
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Overview
This bill aims to improve educational equity by establishing a system of discrimination prevention coordinators within the California Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights. It mandates the hiring of coordinators focused on religious, race/ethnicity, gender, LGBTQ+, disability, and anti-Black, anti-AAPI, and anti-Latino discrimination. These coordinators will develop educational materials, provide technical assistance to schools, and work with local agencies to proactively address and prevent discrimination incidents, ultimately fostering a more inclusive learning environment for all students.
Key provisions
- Requires the Office of Civil Rights to employ a Disability Discrimination Prevention Coordinator.
- Changes the title of the LGBTQ Discrimination Prevention Coordinator to LGBTQ+ Discrimination Prevention Coordinator.
- Establishes Deputy Coordinators focused on Anti-Black Racism, Anti-AAPI Discrimination, and Anti-Latino Discrimination.
- Requires coordinators to consult with the State Department of Education and the Government Operations Agency.
- Mandates the development and delivery of discrimination education to school staff and administrators.
- Requires technical assistance to local educational agencies for restorative justice resources.
- Requires tracking and reporting of discrimination complaints to the Legislature.
- Includes provisions for training on cultural competency and inclusive curriculum.
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