Bill > AB715

This bill establishes comprehensive measures to prevent discrimination, with a particular focus on antisemitism, in California's educational institutions. The bill creates the Office of the Antisemitism Prevention Coordinator under the State Board of Education, which will be responsible for providing training, tracking complaints, and recommending strategies to combat antisemitism in public schools from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade. It expands the definition of "nationality" and "discrimination on the basis of religion" to include more nuanced interpretations that protect against various forms of cultural and religious bias. The bill requires school districts to carefully review and prevent the use of instructional materials that could create a discriminatory or antisemitic learning environment, mandating that any materials related to Jews, Israel, or the Israel-Palestine conflict be factually accurate, balanced, and free from antisemitic content. Additionally, the bill requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to develop training for educators to address discrimination against the six most targeted groups in the state and ensures that any courses found to promote unlawful discrimination cannot be used to fulfill graduation requirements. If educational agencies or contracted organizations are found to violate anti-discrimination provisions, they may be required to take corrective actions, reimburse funds, and publicly disclose their violations, with the ultimate goal of creating safer, more inclusive educational environments for all students.

Budget and Finance, Education, Justice

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