New Education Laws

In the latest education developments for 2024, schools in California are implementing a policy to eliminate suspensions or expulsions for "willful defiance," focusing on alternative intervention methods for disruptive behavior among 6th to 12th-grade students. Additionally, a new law named the Safe and Supportive Schools Act mandates LGBTQ+ cultural competency training for teachers, with the California Department of Education required to establish an online training program by the 2025 school year, specifically targeting middle and high school educators. Furthermore, changes in the K-12 curriculum include potential additions of media literacy content and expanded instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history.