Bill > SB510

This bill aims to enhance the educational curriculum in California by requiring the inclusion of more comprehensive instruction about the experiences and contributions of African Americans in social sciences courses for grades 1-12. Specifically, the bill mandates that when the state next revises its history-social science curriculum framework or adopts new instructional materials after January 1, 2026, the Instructional Quality Commission should consider adding content about the historical, social, economic, and political contributions of African Americans during specific periods such as the Spanish colonization of California, the Gold Rush Era, and the Antebellum period. The bill also requires instruction to provide a foundation for understanding the harm California has done to African Americans, which includes addressing discriminatory laws, barriers to land ownership, and efforts by African Americans to establish economic and social stability in the state. If implementing these new requirements creates additional costs for local educational agencies, the state will provide reimbursement through existing statutory procedures. This legislation is part of a broader effort to create a more inclusive and comprehensive educational curriculum that accurately represents the experiences of diverse communities in California's history.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB510