California's initiative to mandate ethnic studies as a high school graduation requirement is stalling due to Governor Gavin Newsom withholding essential state funding. The law, passed four years ago, aimed to educate students about California's diverse communities. However, with no budget allocation for the necessary $276 million to implement this mandate, more than 1,600 high schools may be left without a proper course this fall. This uncertainty raises concerns about the equity and inclusivity of education in California's school system.
"The budget doesn't include funding that would trigger the ethnic studies graduation requirement... the short answer is that the state has limited available ongoing resources."
"The mandate to reach 5.8 million students does not take effect unless the state provides more money to pay for the course... to cover the cost of materials and the teacher staffing and training."
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