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Committee approves requirement to add compliance monitoring for LGBTQ‑inclusive curriculum
Summary
AB 908, sponsored by Assemblymember Solace and co‑sponsored by Equality California, would add compliance monitoring tied to state law requiring LGBTQ‑inclusive instructional materials; committee accepted amendments and voted to send the bill to Appropriations by a 5–2 margin.
Assemblymember Solace introduced AB 908 and said the bill’s amendments remove language that would have added a state priority to Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAPs) and instead focus on adding compliance monitoring for existing law requiring LGBTQ‑inclusive curriculum. "A quality California safe and supportive school survey released last year found that nearly two thirds of school districts have not yet adopted LGBTQ inclusive textbooks and instructional materials consistent with the law," Equality California’s Craig Pulsipher told the committee.
Supporters included California educator and advocacy groups and Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California. Opposition testimony came from a range of groups including the California Family Council and other parent organizations that said the bill would be ideological and raised concerns about specific statutes related to facilities and athletics. Riverside County Superintendent of Schools testified that the county would remove its opposition once the committee amendments were available for review.
Nut graf: With amendments, AB 908 directs the state to add compliance monitoring for the Fair, Accurate, Inclusive and Respectful Education (FAIR) Act requirements; supporters said monitoring will ensure uniform implementation, opponents said the bill overreaches and raises local control concerns.
Action and status: The committee voted to move AB 908 as amended to Appropriations; the clerk recorded the roll as 5 to 2 in favor. The author thanked the committee and urged members to support the measure.
Ending: The bill proceeds with amendments and committee support to Appropriations, where fiscal and implementation issues will be weighed.
