Gov. Newsom intervenes in Temecula school controversy over Harvey Milk references in curriculum, threatens district with fines
Hundreds of teachers in the Temecula Valley Unified School District continue to protest over the board's decision to block a curriculum that mentioned gay rights leader Harvey Milk.Gov. Gavin Newsom is intervening in a controversy over textbooks with an LGBTQ reference in Temecula's school district, saying the state will buy the books itself and fine the district for violating state law.
If these extremist school board members won't do their job, we will - and fine them for their incompetence." Newsom said he and state legislators are working on laws that would fine school districts for failing to provide adequate instructional materials. "If the school board won't do its job by its next board meeting to ensure kids start the school year with basic materials, the state will deliver the book into the hands of children and their parents - and we'll send the district the bill and fine them for violating state law."
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