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California to Require Gay History in Schools
Jul. 14, 2011
LOS ANGELES — California will become the first state to require public schools to teach gay and lesbian history.
California becomes first state to mandate gay history in curriculum
Jul. 14, 2011
California today became the first state to require that school districts include in their social studies lessons the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people.
California lawmakers pass bill to teach gay history
Jul. 5, 2011
A bill to require California public schools to teach the historical accomplishments of gay men and lesbians passed the state Legislature on Tuesday in what supporters call a first for the nation.
Assembly Education Committee Passes Landmark LGBT Education Bill
Jun. 23, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Vaishalee Raja, Equality California
PHONE: (916) 284-9187 EMAIL: vaishalee@eqca.org
Seth's Law Passes Critical Senate Committee
Jun. 22, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 22, 2011
CONTACT: Jorge Amaro, Equality California
PHONE: 562-964-3591 EMAIL: jorge@eqca.org
Duncan Says Discriminating Against LGBT Clubs Violates Law
Jun. 17, 2011
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan warned school districts Tuesday against attempting to shut down lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) clubs and gay-straight alliances.
Seth’s Law Passes State Assembly
Jun. 2, 2011
CONTACT: Jorge Amaro, Equality California
PHONE: 562-964-3591
EMAIL: jorge@eqca.org
GSA Network Awarded Federal Grant to Launch “Safe & Healthy LGBT Youth Project”
Jun. 2, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jill Marcellus
Email: jill@gsanetwork.org
Office: 415-552-4229
ACLU says Web filter may violate student rights at Southland high school
Jun. 1, 2011
The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California said Tuesday that a Southland school district is potentially violating students’ constitutional rights by blocking access to informational gay and lesbian Web sites.
