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California Enacts LGBT Education Law

HeadlineJul 15, 2011

California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed into law a measure that will mandate inclusion of materials highlighting the achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in social science education. Supporters have hailed the FAIR Education Act as a landmark victory for the LGBT rights movement. According to the group, Equality California, studies show inclusion of LGBT education leads to greater student safety and lower rates of bullying.

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