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New education bills could become law in California
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Governor Gavin Newsom has several education-related bills on his desk, waiting for his signature. These bills cover a range of issues, including banning certain food dyes in school lunches and prohibiting legacy admissions at private colleges.
Several bills related to education are currently awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature in Sacramento. These bills cover a wide range of topics, including the prohibition of certain food dyes in school lunches and the elimination of legacy admissions at private colleges.
School Lunch
In California, all students in every grade are eligible for free school lunches and breakfasts.
The proposed “School Food Safety Act” aims to impose more stringent regulations on the contents of school meals.
The bill aims to ban the inclusion of six synthetic dyes, including Red No. 40 and Yellow No. 5, in food items served in schools. These dyes are commonly found in products like baked goods, chips, soda, and candy. Research has shown a connection between the consumption of these dyes and the development of neuro-behavioral disorders, specifically ADHD, in children.
Homework Policy
The “Healthy Homework Act” is another bill that aims to address the issue of homework in schools. Under this bill, school districts would be required to collaborate with parents and teachers to develop homework policies.
Legacy Admissions Ban
The use of these criteria in admissions is already prohibited by the University of California and California State University systems. However, this bill aims to expand the ban to include private institutions throughout the state.
Private colleges would need to send an annual report to the state legislature for compliance purposes if this law is enacted.
Undocumented students could work on campus
Assembly bill 2586 aims to grant undocumented students in California’s public colleges and universities the opportunity to secure on-campus employment, regardless of their immigration status.
The UC system had previously deliberated on a policy regarding this matter but ultimately decided against it, citing concerns about potential legal risks.
The bill states that the University of California, the California State University, and the California Community Colleges should consider the federal law prohibiting the employment of undocumented noncitizens as not applicable since these public institutions have their own autonomy.
