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"California law is unaffected by recent changes to federal policy and continues to provide safeguards against discrimination and harassment based on gender, gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. ....Our commitment to safeguarding the rights of all students persists."
Dear Colleague: Affirmation of Continued Protections on the Basis of Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation We are aware of a “Dear Colleague” letter sent this morning by the United States Department of Education, taking a backward step on Title IX protections that ensure students’ rights to access education and school activities free from discrimination. In California, “all” still means all. While the Trump Education Department announced that they will no longer protect all students from discrimination, California law is unaffected by recent changes to federal policy and continues to provide safeguards against discrimination and harassment based on gender, gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. While federal guidance devolves, our commitment to safeguarding the rights of all students persists. For additional resources or information regarding gender equity, please reach out to TitleIX@cde.ca.gov. Thank you for your continued efforts to support every child’s full access to educational opportunity. Sincerely, Tony Thurmond State Superintendent of Public Instruction Last Reviewed: Friday, January 31, 2025
February 1, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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Happy Black History Month!

America may be facing a SUPER villain, but we are the heroes of our own story.
 
With resilience, grace, and unapologetic power, we rise. No villain can dim our light—our magic is unstoppable. My story is called Unleashing Black Girl Magic: The Superpower Within!
February 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM