The FAIR act (Fair, Accurate, Inclusive, and Respectful Education Act) is a California law that compels the inclusion of contributions made by different groups into the teaching of history social studies curricula.

The legislation also added some requirements with regard to instructional materials.

Education Code Section 60040 directs governing boards to only adopt instructional materials that “accurately portray the cultural and racial diversity of our society.” That section already included a number of groups, and was amended to include all of those in Section 51204.5 as listed above. Finally, the legislation provides a reminder to charter and alternative schools that they are also prohibited in engaging in discrimination per Section 235 of the Education Code.

 

California only allows parents to opt their child out of comprehensive sexual health. There are no opt outs for for history social science content as the inclusion of all groups is distributed and embedded throughout the materials.

 

You can request to view the student materials in person at the Twin Rivers Unified district office, 5115 Dudley Blvd, McClellan Park 96552, in Bay C.