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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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Worth remembering that it was a coup attempt--an attempt to steal Congress's powers and turn the presidency into a dictatorship--and that pushing back mattered. Thanks to everyone who raised a ruckus....
AOC mailer: Rebecca, This is Trump’s first major loss. When we fight, we win. EXCLUSIVE: White House budget office has officially rescinded the order authorizing a federal freeze on grants, according to document obtained by The Washington Post We may not have majorities in the House and the Senate, but we DO have the power to loudly educate and mobilize against the mass looting the Trump admin is attempting against our veterans, healthcare, education, and more. Pa'lante, Alexandria
January 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Mexico Builds Wall to Keep Out Violent Jan 6 Criminals
"We will build a wall and make the United States pay for it."
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January 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM