Mission Viejo leaders took a stand against a California bill that would prohibit local school boards from banning curriculum, textbooks, and instructional material without state approval—and would also create new requirements for “diversity and inclusiveness” in school textbooks and other materials.
A resolution to oppose state Assembly Bill 1078, was introduced by Councilmember Wendy Bucknam and supported by Councilmember Bob Ruesch, Mayor Brian Goodell, and Mayor Pro-Tem Trish Kelley, while Councilmember Cynthia Vasquez dissented during a vote at the April 25 meeting.
During the meeting, Bucknam said she thought the bill was an attempt to take control away from local governing boards….