*PERK supports efforts to combat racism and discrimination, but as an organization who advocates for education and parental rights, WE OPPOSE AB 1078.
AB-1078 - Instructional materials and curriculum
This bill would remove local school districts from the equation of deciding the best literature and curriculum for the communities served. Local school districts will lose their authority over curriculum and give all the power to the County Superintendent and California Board of Education. It includes financial penalties to school districts who don’t comply.
AB 1078 was passed out of Senate Thursday, Sept. 7th and passed out of Assembly concurrence in the same afternoon. It’s on a fast track to become law and now on the Governor’s desk. Take action immediately to oppose this bill.
ACTION STEPS:
1. Call Governor Newsom’s office. Urge him to Veto Ab 1078.
Capitol Phone Main line
(916) 445-2841
Los Angeles Office
213-254-2670
San Francisco Office
415-202-5498
Riverside Office
951-900-8434
San Diego Office
619-514-2002
Fresno Office
559-216-1010
2. Write letter and mail to:
Governor Gavin Newsom
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
3. Submit your opposition to Newsom's Web Portal. *The Governor’s office no longer has a direct email.
https://www.gov.ca.gov/contact/
On this page, here are the steps:
1. Under "What is your request or comment about?", scroll to and select "Legislation Issues/Concerns"
2. Under "What is the purpose of your message?", select "Leave a Comment"
3. Click "Next" to go to the next page
4. Under "If applicable, what is your stance on this topic?, click "Con"
5. In the message field, simply write in all caps: VETO AB 1078 then copy and paste
“AB 1078 Micromanages duly elected officials, taking away local control and overrides the community’s representation. This bill weaponizes the Attorney General and State Superintendent. You must veto AB 1078.”
6. Click "Next"
7. Enter your first and last name and email address (but not your phone number)
8. Click "Submit"
4. Use PERK’s Action Campaign link to email his office and tweet him on social media.