The Temecula Valley School District has been in the spotlight over a controversy surrounding its rejected curriculum that mentioned Harvey Milk, California’s first openly gay elected official. After significant contention, the school board finally reached a resolution during an emergency meeting.
Emergency Board Meeting Sheds Light on Controversy
The Temecula Valley school board convened an emergency meeting on Friday to address the controversial curriculum. This tension originated from the curriculum’s mention of Harvey Milk and allegations about his personal life. The situation escalated following a considerable fine imposed by Governor Gavin Newsom on the school district.
Governor Newsom’s Reaction to the Controversial Curriculum Decision
The meeting on Friday was a result of the governor’s $1.5 million fine on the district. Governor Newsom perceived the district’s refusal to adopt a state-endorsed social studies curriculum that includes Harvey Milk as a “willful violation of the law.” On two separate occasions, the district had voted against including this material. The governor additionally announced plans to provide new textbooks to the students, passing the $1.6 million cost to the district.
