Facts About SB 48

 

LGBT Flag. Source: NewTimes

Here are some quick facts about SB 48:

  • In July 2011, California Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 48 into law.
  • Under SB 48, starting in January of 2012, schools are required to add instruction about the role and contribution of LGBT individuals historically with particular emphasis on portraying the role of these groups in contemporary society.
  • SB 48 has been misrepresented to the public and passed as a bill aimed to end bullying.
  • SB 48 requires all public schools to include positive discussions of the sexual orientations of transgender, bisexual, and gay Americans in all social science courses. Nothing can “reflect adversely” on these lifestyles.
  • The sponsors have repeatedly asserted that SB 48 mandates this provocative material for California students in all grades from K-12.
  • SB 48 categorizes lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender as ethnic groups & minorities. It equates sexual preference to race or ethnicity like Asians, Latinos, Blacks, etc.