A California bill that would prohibit local school boards from excluding books that “accurately portray the cultural and racial diversity of our society” and contain “diverse perspectives”—including critical race theory and gender ideology—hangs in limbo after a recent state Senate committee vote.
The state Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously voted Aug. 21 to place Assembly Bill 1078 on the “suspense file,” which is a holding place for bills that require a significant fiscal expense.
