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Cal. Educ. Code § 60040 — Requirements, Materials

Cal. Educ. Code § 60040

Type
Statute
Source
California Education Code
Jurisdiction
California
Date
2023-09-25
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

When adopting instructional materials for use in the schools, governing boards shall include only instructional materials that, in their determination, accurately portray the cultural and racial diversity of our society, including:

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Cal. Educ. Code § 60040 — Requirements, Materials is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

When adopting instructional materials for use in the schools, governing boards shall include only instructional materials that, in their determination, accurately portray the cultural and racial diversity of our society, including:

(a) The contributions of people of all genders in all types of roles, including professional, vocational, and executive roles.

(b) The role and contributions of Native Americans, African Americans, Latino Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, European Americans, LGBTQ+ Americans, persons with disabilities, and members of other ethnic, cultural, religious, and socioeconomic status groups to the total development of California and the United States.

(c) The role and contributions of the entrepreneur and labor in the total development of California and the United States.