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District outlines freshman ethnic-studies course to meet AB 101 requirement

Simi Valley Unified School District Board of Education · May 8, 2026
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Summary

Simi Valley Unified presented a locally developed semester-long freshman ethnic studies course backed by health and a freshman seminar; the district plans professional development, community partnerships and a May/July timeline to finalize materials for 2025-26 implementation.

District staff told the board they are developing a locally tailored ethnic studies course to meet AB 101's 2025-26 graduation requirement.

Dr. Angelica Chavez, who has led the work, said the district convened a guiding coalition of teachers, counselors, administrators, college faculty and community members to draft units and lesson templates. "We decided that we wanted to create a unique…

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