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.
California Enacts LGBT Education Law
HeadlineJul 15, 2011