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Senate hears SB 437 calling for CSU to develop methodology for verifying descendancy claims
Summary
Senators heard SB 437, a proposal that would require the California State University system to develop a public, evidence‑based methodology to verify claims of descendancy from victims of American chattel slavery.
Senator Susan Weber Pearson presented SB 437, which would direct the California State University system to develop and report on an evidence‑based methodology for determining whether an individual is a descendant of persons enslaved under American chattel slavery.
The author said the reparations task force recommended improved documentation and verification processes but did not prescribe a methodology. SB 437 would task CSU to begin methodology development in the 2026‑27 academic year…
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