PETITION AB 2016 Ethnic Studies

*** UPDATE *** AB 2016 was signed into law on September 13, 2016 by Governor Brown! Click here to download the full text of the law ---> DOWNLOAD

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I support AB 2016, which instructs the Superintendent to establish a model curriculum for Ethnic Studies beginning the school year of 2017-18. Beginning with the school year after the development of the model curriculum, each school district with grade 9-12 will be required to offer the class to their students as an elective for social science.

California has one of the largest and most diverse student populations in the nation. Ethnic minorities account for over 71 percent of the student population, with more than 90 languages spoken in the state’s school districts

Given California’s annual increase in population diversity, it is especially important that students build knowledge of the various racial and ethnic groups in our state. Incorporating ethnic studies courses into standard high school curriculum is a means to accomplish this. In doing so, students gain an encompassed outlook on other cultures while learning respect and tolerance. Additionally, it provides students with the opportunity to learn about their respective culture in the context of California’s history.

Developing ethnic studies programs in all public high schools is an integral part of cultivating a classroom environment that is accepting of diverse cultures. It is vital for young people to learn about their history, but also important for them to feel like they can change their communities in positive ways. This bill will help close the achievement gap by reducing student truancy, increasing student enrollment, reduce drop-out rates, and better prepare Californian youth to be college-prepared and career-ready.

Who's signing

Michell Redfoot
Javier ybarra
Pam Long
Berta Berriz
Sharonne Hapuarachy
Robert Garcia
Trent Liddicoat
Dorothy Tsurut
Patrick Campbell
Chris Zepeda
Katje Lehrman
Walter Ullrich
Brieanne Buttner
Matef Harmachis
Rebeca Burciaga
Huma Ahmed-Ghoah
1,063 SIGNATURES
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  • Michell Redfoot
    signed 2016-02-20 20:34:32 -0800
  • Jan Dietrick
    signed 2016-02-20 19:58:44 -0800
  • mark tovar
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  • Jorge Boche
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  • Javier ybarra
    signed 2016-02-20 17:56:49 -0800
  • Pam Long
    signed via 2016-02-20 17:13:09 -0800
  • Berta Berriz
    signed via 2016-02-20 16:33:49 -0800
  • Sharonne Hapuarachy
    signed via 2016-02-20 16:19:52 -0800
  • Robert Garcia
    signed via 2016-02-20 14:39:39 -0800
  • Trent Liddicoat
    signed 2016-02-20 14:37:03 -0800
  • Dorothy Tsurut
    signed via 2016-02-20 14:27:51 -0800
  • Maria Soto
    signed 2016-02-20 12:56:53 -0800
  • Patrick Campbell
    signed 2016-02-20 12:55:26 -0800
  • Arianna Luna
    signed 2016-02-20 12:43:10 -0800
  • Chris Zepeda
    signed via 2016-02-20 11:33:01 -0800
  • Katje Lehrman
    signed via 2016-02-20 11:25:28 -0800
  • Joana Guzman
    signed 2016-02-20 11:00:57 -0800
    Joana Guzman
  • Walter Ullrich
    signed 2016-02-20 10:47:15 -0800
  • Lupe Torred
    signed 2016-02-20 10:40:53 -0800
  • Brieanne Buttner
    signed 2016-02-20 10:21:56 -0800
  • Jorge Lopez
    signed 2016-02-20 10:19:40 -0800
  • Jehangir Dastur
    signed via 2016-02-20 09:59:09 -0800
    Jehangir Dastur
  • Matef Harmachis
    signed 2016-02-20 09:24:39 -0800
  • belinda reyes
    signed 2016-02-20 09:12:44 -0800
  • Walter Kawamoto
    signed 2016-02-20 09:09:58 -0800
  • Rebeca Burciaga
    signed via 2016-02-20 08:49:26 -0800
  • Fatima Magana
    signed 2016-02-20 07:03:51 -0800
  • Huma Ahmed-Ghoah
    signed 2016-02-20 06:57:48 -0800
  • Pamela Brubaker
    signed 2016-02-20 05:55:34 -0800
  • Jorge Roman
    signed 2016-02-20 03:04:55 -0800

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