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Newsletter 01 Sep 2025 edition
Distributed the 1st of each month.
Read the latest news about the struggle to preserve parental rights at all levels of government. Learn what the Santa Clara Moms for Liberty group has been up to, what upcoming events and functions we're having, and how you can help.
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From information posted by the Californians for Equal Rights Foundation.
In light of existing and incoming changes to education policies and the broad legal landscape, a couple of things to consider during this school year.
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(1) Monitor the implementation of ethnic studies at your local school.
The 2025-26 state budget does not contain any funding/appropriation portion for the ethnic studies mandate (AB 101). This means school districts are not obligated to make the course a graduation requirement. However, many school districts are teaching the controversial subject to varying degrees: while some like the San Diego Unified School District are requiring ethnic studies for high school graduation, others including the San Dieguito Union High School District have made the course optional. CFER’s school-district database, which has surveyed 426 school districts in the Golden State has more information. If like me, you are also unconvinced about the so-called educational benefits of a contested discipline, you should closely monitor how ethnic studies is being taught in your local school district. Speak up at school board meetings to let the trustees know a mandate for ethnic studies is not backed by state funding and to request public access to course materials as well as evidence of educational efficacy.
(2) Protect your child’s rights and advance parental rights by opting out of invasive gender education.
As you may know, the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor allows parents to opt their children out of reading LGBTQ+ inclusive storybooks and other relevant contents in public schools. This is a much-needed blow to the dangerous and constant drumbeat of transgender ideology activists, who have spent the last two decades usurping public education and infiltrating the system with age-inappropriate indoctrination. Our children’s innocence is worth protecting and fighting for. Please pay attention to how your local schools are curating school library books and seek opt-out forms at the school district level. The ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor protects parents’ First Amendment right to require schools give reasonable notice and opportunity to opt their children out of certain school lessons on the ground of religious or moral belief.
You can choose to remove your child from:
Lessons and activities teaching gender identity and gender transition. Lessons and curriculum portraying, detailing and normalizing LGBTQ+ behavior. “LGBTQIA+ inclusive” books contradicting your family’s beliefs on marriage/sexuality. Health class lessons, literature selections and other school materials that contradict your family’s religious/moral convictions. |
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As the kidos begin to head back to their classrooms, it's important for parents to understant their rights, specifically how to opt their children out of disagreeable classes.
Again, the SCOTUS decision mentioned above directly impacts what children might be exposed to at school. This changes the game for parents everywhere. That’s why Moms for Liberty has created a free, practical resource that shows parents exactly what to do to protect their children.
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✅ A ready-to-send Parent-to-Teacher Opt-Out Letter you can personalize and use
✅ A simple, confidence-boosting sample presentation to help parents speak up with clarity
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Whether a child is in public school, private school, or is attending homeschool enrichment programs, parents deserve to feel informed, empowered, and confident in advocating for their student(s). This guide will help with doing just that.
Remember, it is now up to us. We must fight to preserve our values and principles. To that end, we must make our education system and our schools excellent, accountable, responsive and fair. California's children deserve the best we can provide... |
| Download the Free Parental Rights Guide |
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Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) |
Per a post on Facebook:
The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) is a federal law most parents don't know about that allows parents to opt their child out of intrusive school surveys and to review all curriculum and instructional materials. In Defending Education’s video, we explain the law and what you should do as a parent. |
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As a parent, it is your responsibility to see to the proper education of your child. We give far too much credence and authority to woke teachers and wayward school boards.
Since public schools are funded by federal, state, and local governments, the government has a legitimate say in how they are run — including curriculum and hiring. Public schools are state actors who must follow federal guidelines, including the U.S. Constitution, and uphold federal anti-discrimination laws.
Traditional public schools must accept all students; these students are assigned to schools based on where they live.
Charter schools are funded with tax dollars, much like traditional public schools. However, charter schools often do not fall within the jurisdiction of local public school districts and often have greater freedom to determine their operations and hiring. Depending on where they are located, charter schools may fall within or outside educational oversight by the state.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer specialized instruction (for example, in math & science, or the arts). Like charter schools and traditional public schools, they are taxpayer funded. Magnet schools are often selective, admitting students either through a competitive application process or a lottery. |
Defending Education is also working to get politics out of every classroom in America.
It’s a serious problem facing families today as they try to give their children an education that focuses on rigor, learning, and achievement – not ideology.
This requires directly addressing the issue on multiple fronts.
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Investigative Reporting: Defending Education is investigating and exposing what’s happening inside our classrooms and school systems. Our high-quality and reliable reporting lets families know what is (and is not) going on in our taxpayer-funded schools.
Litigation: When parents discover evidence of schools violating students’ and parents’ constitutional rights, we help them pursue legal action to protect their rights. And we submit supporting amicus briefs when our allies are litigating these issues for the benefit of the rest of us.
Parental Resources: Defending Education helps parents answer the question, “Where should I begin?” We provide K-12 families, as well as families with college students, with the information needed to get up to speed and get involved, like our Back To School and Back to Campus checklists.
Network and Coalition Building: We help parents find others who share their concerns with us. We help those parents organize so they can see to restoring political neutrality and academic excellence in their schools.
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California’s Transitional Kindergarten Is This the Beginning of State-Run Preschool? |
Per a disturbing message from our friends at Parents' Rights In Education:
California has reached a new milestone this fall: more than 200,000 four-year-olds are entering Transitional Kindergarten (TK), the state’s newest grade level that serves as a bridge between preschool and kindergarten. State leaders tout the program as a victory for families — providing free early learning and closing achievement gaps before they begin.
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But behind the excitement lies a larger question: Is this the first step toward universal, state-run preschool — and with it, more government control over young children?
What Is Transitional Kindergarten?Transitional Kindergarten is a public school program for children who turn 4 years old by September 1. Rather than preschool, TK is part of the K–12 public school system, managed by local districts and funded by taxpayers. By the 2025–26 school year, California will offer TK to every four-year-old, making it universally available to families.
(Public Policy Institute of California, Legislative Analyst's Office, CalMatters)
The State’s PitchSupporters emphasize TK’s role in giving children a “head start” on early literacy and social skills. Governor Gavin Newsom declares the program “a game changer,” aimed at helping working families and reducing educational inequities. Districts are expanding spaces, hiring more early educators, and adapting curriculum to serve the youngest learners developmentally.
(CalMatters, Public Policy Institute of California)
Concerns for ParentsCritics raise serious questions about this rapid expansion of state influence into early childhood education. Questions many parents are asking include:
- Will TK overshadow private preschools and faith-based programs that offer meaningful choices?
- Will younger four-year-olds be introduced to curriculum that feels age-inappropriate or politically charged?
- Can district-level decision-making truly reflect diverse family values and preferences?
- If state-run programs are already delivering controversial content and underperforming academically, why should the state be entrusted with even younger children?
As enrollment expands, the real question becomes less about academic readiness and more about who gets to decide how—and when—our youngest kids are educated.
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Expected TK Enrollment (2025-26)
Enrollment Growth Since 2021-22
Statewide TK Funding
Per-Student Base Funding (2024-25)
TK-Specific Add-On Funding
Total Expansion Cost Estimation
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200,000+ four-year-olds are anticipated to enroll this fall. (CalMatters)
Increased from ~75,000 to 151,000 in 2023-24 (survey), though participation rates among eligible children remain around 60–70 %. (California Budget & Policy Center, CalMatters, Public Policy Institute of California) $2.1 billion ongoing via Proposition 98 committed to fully expand Universal TK. (earlyedgecalifornia.org)
~$10,025 per TK-3 student, adjusted based on class size. (California Budget & Policy Center)
~$3,044 per TK student (2023-24), in addition to base funding. (California Department of Education)
Approximately $3 billion for full implementation — including facility upgrades, staffing, and planning. (Public Policy Institute of California)
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My Take
California’s TK rollout is more than an early learning initiative — it signals a shift in public policy, extending state influence into children’s lives at ever younger ages. It’s essential for parents to ask not just what their children are learning, but who gets to decide. Preserving choice — through private, community, and home-based options — is critical as the educational landscape evolves.
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Call to Action for Parents
- Understand your district’s TK plans — review curriculum and staffing ratios.
- Visit TK classrooms to see how learning is structured.
- Support neighborhood preschools and non-public programs that reflect your family’s values.
- Participate in school board discussions — advocate for TK to stay optional and for parental voices to guide early childhood offerings.
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Working to Amend the California Constitution The Children's Education Opportunity Act |
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It is well past time for California parents to be provided maximum flexibility in terms of choosing how their children are educated. |
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The Children’s Educational Opportunity Act (aka the CEO Act) is a California statewide initiative set for the November 2026 ballot. It ensures that every TK to 12th grade student receives equal funding for all educational pathways, including public, charter, private, faith-based schools, and homeschooling. By addressing educational disparities, the act expands opportunities for all students, regardless of race, family income, or zip code.
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Six Key Features of the CEO Act
1. Parents establish an Education Savings Account for their child
Parents can set up a state-controlled Education Savings Account (ESA) for their child from TK through 12th grade. This ESA is funded annually using the student's portion of voter-approved Proposition 98 funds. Initially set at $17,000, the amount adjusts yearly based on California's economic growth. These funds do not increase taxes and are tax-exempt.
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2. Parents choose the best education option for their child
Parents select an eligible school that suits their child best.Options range from public and charter schools to private, faith-based institutions, and homeschooling. The chosen school coordinates with the ESA Trust board to allocate funds for educational expenses. Parents do not handle the money directly; transactions occur between the state-controlled ESA and the selected school.
3. Covered education expenses under the Education Savings Account
The ESA covers various educational expenses, including |
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• tuition
• curriculum
• books
• online courses
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• school supplies and equipment, tutoring
• testing fees
• special needs services
• religious and academic materials |
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• transportation to and from school and school-related activities |
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4. Unused ESA funds roll over annually and accrue interest
Any unused funds within the student's ESA carry over each year, accruing interest to support future educational expenses throughout the student's life. This is not a voucher program where you lose the funding if you do not use it that year. |
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5. ESA funds are usable throughout the student's lifetime
Beyond 12th grade, any remaining ESA funds can be applied to educational expenses for |
• trade school
• community college
• university
• postgraduate studies
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This will go a long way to reduce or eliminate student loan debt.
6. ESA funds can be transferred to another ESA or donated to an eligible school
To ensure all ESA funds are utilized effectively, any unused portions can be transferred or gifted to another family member's ESA or donated to an eligible school. |
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California Continues to Work Against Parents |
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Two anti-family bills being considered in California.
Anti-family bill #1: AB495 Californians from around the state gathered in Sacramento on Tuesday August 19th to voice their opposition to AB 495, which would permit ANYONE to take custody of (and make schooling and medical decisions for) ANY child in California. Behind the backs of their parents.
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They say you’re the parent, but they strip you of your parental rights.
Of all the evil bills by the ruling Democrats in Sacramento, one of the worst is AB 495, which threatens to eliminate your God-given parental rights if you’re not guarding your children like a hawk or a bear.
Dressed up as a bill purportedly to “provide stability” for children of illegal aliens who are detained by ICE, AB 495 broadly permits ANYONE to take custody of and make school decisions and medical decisions for ANY child in California, behind the backs of parents. This is the most anti-parent bill in California history!
From the July 3, 2025 analysis of the California State Senate Human Services Committee, which, after their pro-illegal-alien analysis, added the reality analyses of the pro-biological-female groups Women Are Real and Our Duty-USA:
Arguments in Opposition:
According to Women Are Real, “This bill creates a dangerous loophole in California law by granting broad authority over children to unvetted adults. It expands the Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit to include “nonrelative extended family members,” a category so loosely defined it could include almost anyone—a neighbor, a teacher, a mentor, or a casual acquaintance. Once this form is signed, that adult is legally empowered to enroll a child in school and even make medical decisions. This is all without any court oversight, background check, or verification with the child’s parent or legal guardian. In practice, this opens the door to abuse and trafficking. The bill also makes records of joint guardianship appointments confidential, shielding them from public scrutiny and potentially hindering law enforcement and social services from identifying patterns of abuse.”
According to Our Duty-USA, “AB 495 is a child trafficker’s and kidnapper’s dream bill. There are over 300,000 unaccounted children who have crossed the border. There are countless other children of parents who have failed to pay their debts to the criminals assisting them to get into the United States. Sex-trafficking has replaced drugs as the most lucrative criminal enterprise. And California is once again a leader in harms to children. AB 495 permits ANYONE to claim guardianship over a child if the child’s parents cannot be found or if a person is 18 years or older claims that the parent cannot be found. It is all done legally with a one-page affidavit, and a stranger can claim a child for themselves, control the child’s schooling, medical procedures and of course, move the child into his home.”
That one-page form is found right in AB 495 in Section 5, which says anyone can declare he or she is a “nonrelative extended family member,” who further declares he or she is “unable to contact the parent(s) or other person(s) having legal custody of the minor at this time.”
Upon presentation of a copy of this signed form to a school office or medical facility, the self-declared “nonrelative extended family member” is recognized as having “a sufficient basis for a determination of residency of the minor, without the requirement of a guardianship or other custody order,” and the “affidavit shall confer the same rights to authorize medical care and dental care for the minor that are given to guardians under Section 2353 of the Probate Code. The medical care authorized for a relative or nonrelative extended family member caregiver may include mental health treatment subject to the limitations of Section 2356 of the Probate Code.”
Now you know how the left-wing dream of AB 495 is a California parent’s nightmare. And sadly, this horrible bill threatening to rip children from their parents by putting them into the hands of a predator, a mutilator, or worse, is expected to pass the loony, Democrat-Party-controlled State Legislature. What’s more, AB 495 already has the support of two “Republicans,” Juan Alanis of Stanislaus County and Greg Wallis of the Greater Palm Springs Area, who voted yes on AB 495 on June 3 on the Assembly floor.
However, because termed-out Democrat Party Governor Gavin Newsom is actively running for U.S. President, he’s worth lobbying, because he would be exceedingly stupid to sign AB 495, a bill allowing children to be stolen from their parents by strangers filling out a one-page form.
TAKE QUICK ACTION: Urge Gavin Newsom, who’s indeed running for president in 2028, to veto AB 495.
Send this suggested message: “Governor Newsom, please veto AB 495. This bad bill is written so broadly, it would allow strangers, using a one-page form, to take physical custody of a child, move that child into their residence, decide the child’s schooling, and decide the child’s medical treatment — without any court oversight, background check, or verification with the child’s parent or legal guardian. Please veto this poorly-drafted bill threatening California parents and their children.”
3 ways to contact Newsom’s legislative staff:
- Web form: Click here, then select “Legislation Issues/Concerns,” then “Leave a Comment, ” then select “Con,” then paste in your message, then enter your contact information, then click “submit.”
- Phone: The Governor’s “constituent services” phones are answered by staffers who are paid to take your message. Call 916-445-2841 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Postal mail: You may write to Gov. Gavin Newsom, 1021 O Street, Suite 9000, Sacramento, CA 95814. Please put on the envelope and your letter, “Re: AB 495 — Veto This Anti-Parent Bill.”
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There needs to be a huge outcry about this evil bill permitting the legal kidnapping of vulnerable children.
Please share this statewide alert with others!
Anti-family bill #2: AB727 |
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"Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were drowned in the depth of the sea."
― Matthew 18:6 |
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both public and private, as well as public and private universities, print the contact information of an LGBTQ advocacy organization, the Trevor Project, on every student identification card.
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“AB 727 provides Trevor Project’s contact information … which maintains a myriad of unregulated chat rooms where adults posing as children can interact with minor children regarding sexual issues with no guardrails. This is a groomer’s paradise.”
- Attorney Dean Broyles |
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The California Family Coucil is opposed to AB 727.
Assembly Education passed AB 727 on a party line vote:
AYES: Addis, Alvarez, Bonta, Garcia, Lowenthal, Muratsuchi, Patel
NOES: Castillo, Hoover
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Over 3500 Californians from around the state gathered at the Capitol on the afternoon of Tuesday August 19th to voice their opposition to AB495, a bill that would permit ANYONE to take custody of (and make schooling and medical decisions for) ANY child in California. Behind the backs of their parents. |
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“I have to tell you, if this bill passes, I am going to ask you to leave the state of California. You got to get out. You got to run with your kids. You got to go.”
- Pastor Jack Hibbs Calvary Chapel Chino Hills |
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Moms for Liberty showed up in force...
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Around 3500 people gather to petition their government. |
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Dear Friends,
Thank you to everyone who showed up for our rally and lobby day to oppose AB 495—it was a huge success because of YOU!
A quick update: the bill has been placed in the suspense file. While that may sound like a win, it is not the end of the road. Any bill with a price tag for the state often goes into suspense. Some die there, but many come back to life and move forward. AB 495 is still very much alive until the constitutional deadlines have passed.
That means we cannot relax — this is the time to turn up the heat. Yesterday’s turnout made a real impact: we’re already hearing that several legislators who previously supported the bill are now nervous. That’s proof our voices are being heard.
We’re meeting today to map out the next steps and keep the pressure on to stop AB 495 for good. With your help, we can win this fight.
Below are some photos from the day. Once again — THANK YOU for standing strong with us! |
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With gratitude and determination,
~ Karen
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Note that the fight against AB495 will continue to be the focus through Labor Day
So what’s coming after Labor Day? Again per Karen:
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Because AB 495 has taken center stage, we’ve temporarily put our traditional Back-to-School campaign on hold. Right now, it’s all hands on deck for California’s AB 495.
But after Labor Day, we’ll be rolling out our full Back-to-School campaign materials, including: |
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Comprehensive Sex Ed & Parent Opt-Out Rights
What the law does and doesn’t require, clear guidance for parents, and real curriculum samples. Plus, we’ll launch a special series exposing Comprehensive Sex Education detail. |
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Confidential Medical Services (CMS)
What California law actually says: districts may dismiss minors for confidential medical services, but schools are not required to do so. We’ll provide the truth and our model policy. |
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So stay engaged in the fight. The kids are depending on us... |
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Learn how your representatives have voted
We need to start paying closer attention to those who "represent" us.
On the question of California Assembly Bills 495, 421, 597, 449, 2442, and 412. On the question of Senate Bills 70, 954, and 223. On the question of Senate Constitutional Amendment 10.
Which legislators are responsible for creating, endorsing, supporting, promoting, or enhancing these pieces of legislation? Which legislators are guilty of committing crimes against children? Which legislators support Megan's Law and which don't? |
| View the California Legislative ScoreCard |
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Trump Administration Moves To End $350-Million
Grant Program for ‘Hispanic-Serving Institutions’
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Trump’s Department of Justice says the initiative is unconstitutional, likely bringing an end to one of the largest race-based grant programs in the country, the Free Beacon's Aaron Sibarium reports.
The program, enacted by Congress in 1965, grants money to universities where at least 25 percent of the student body is Hispanic or Latino. The state of Tennessee and Students for Fair Admissions sued the program in June, alleging that it was unconstitutional to give money to schools based on their racial makeup. The DOJ agrees — it won’t defend the grant program in court, indicating similar initiatives could also be in jeopardy.
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“I write to advise you that the Department of Justice has decided not to defend the constitutionality of certain provisions of the Higher Education Act of 1965,” Solicitor General D. John Sauer wrote to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson in a letter reviewed exclusively by the Free Beacon. “The Department of Justice has determined that those provisions violate the equal-protection component of the Fifth Amendment's Due Process Clause.” |
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The Trump administration has determined that a federal program that doles out $350 million a year to "Hispanic-Serving Institutions" is unconstitutional and will not defend it in court, the Washington Free Beacon has learned. The move will sunset one of the largest race-based grant programs in the United States and could be the death knell for scores of similar programs throughout the government.
The Department of Education reserves hundreds of millions of dollars in grants for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)—universities where at least 25 percent of undergraduates are Hispanic or Latino—that non-HSIs can’t access. In June, the state of Tennessee and Students for Fair Admissions sued the program, which was established by Congress in 1965, saying it was unconstitutional to condition grants on a school’s racial makeup. They also noted the program creates financial incentives for schools to engage in affirmative
action, which the Supreme Court outlawed in 2023.
When an act of Congress is challenged, the Justice Department typically defends it in federal court. But this month, the department notified House Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) that it would not be going to bat for the HSI program.
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The letter likely spells the end for the HSI grants, which the Trump administration is now taking steps to wind down. A senior official in the Education Department told the Free Beacon the agency is evaluating three HSI grant programs — Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans, and Hispanic Serving Institutions–Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and Articulation — "to determine the legal path forward." The $350 million a year spent on those grants does not include an additional $50 million dispensed by the National Science Foundation.
While the Justice Department letter only applies to HSIs, it signals how the Trump administration could gut other congressionally established programs that dole out grants based on an institution’s racial makeup. Last year, for example, the Department of Education awarded more than $12.5 million through its Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Competitive Program, which is only open to schools with at least 40-percent black enrollment. A similar program provides grants to schools that are at least 10-percent "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander."
Congress wouldn’t need to repeal those programs in order for the Trump administration to shut them down. The Justice Department could simply take the plaintiff’s side each time a program is sued, letting legal inertia run its course. |
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Support School Board Trustees Who Protect Children and Promote Liberty |
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Support Santa Clara County schoolboard trustees who support parental rights and preserve Christian values. They are:
Oak Grove School District: Otila Torres San Jose Unified School District: Nicole Gribstad Franklin-McKinley School District: Marc Cooper Morgan Hill School District: Pam Gardiner, Rebecca Munson Alum Rock Union School District: Linda Chavez Cupertino Union School District: Long Jiao Palo Alto Unified School District
Rowena Chiu
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Franklin-McKinley school board trustee Marc Cooper has announced that he will run once again for the board in 2026. Please support his candidacy however you can. His is the lone voice of reason on a completely woke board.
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A good many people cringe at the very thought of speaking in a public setting. Some say they'd actually prefer having to go to the dentist to have a cavity filled. I get it. I do. But it's really not that bad, and it's important. Here are a few key reasons why.
You have a very limited amount of time to speak. (And yes, you will be on a timer). Normally each person is alotted three minutes to talk, although depending on the agenda and how many people wish to address the board the time can be cut down to two or even just one minute.cour You don't have to make use of the entire block of time given you. Keep comments short and sweet. Just speak your piece and sit down. |
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You don't have to speak from memory. It is perfectly acceptable to read a statement off of a sheet of paper, a cell phone, or a laptop. Know that all comments become part of the public record. This is hugely important. One of the key components of being a citizen in a representative republic is making sure your views are known. This is done at the voting booth, yes, but it is also done at school board, city council, and townhall meetings. Make your voice heard. |
| See the SCOTUS Imposed Opt Out Requirement |
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Moms for Liberty is a Proud Official Partner of A250
Moms for Liberty: Helping to foster a renewed culture of service and patriotism... |
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Moms for Liberty California Endorses Sonja Shaw for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction |
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Sonja Shaw, a devoted mom and tigress when it comes to defending the welfare of her two young daughters, decided to take on a broken public school system that has strayed from its central mission of providing a solid education to California's children.
Sonja was elected to the Board of Education in November 2022. Born and raised in Chino California, Sonja was educated in Chino Valley schools and graduated from Ayala High School. She lives in Chino with her husband Chris and their two children Jaxx and Kooper, both of whom attend Chino Valley schools.
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Ms. Sonja Shaw |
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Before serving on the school board, Sonja owned and operated two small businesses: one involving training women about fitness and health and the other a professional photography studio. She has also previously held a California Real Estate License. Today, Sonja continues to lead a smallcommunity-based Bible study. She was motivated to run for school board to give parents a seat at the education table. |
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Sonja has served as President of the Board of Education since 2023. She represents her District as City of Chino Liaison and as a representative of the Baldy View Regional Occupational Program Commission.
The California chapters of Moms for Liberty are proud to support Sonja Shaw in her run for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Godspeed Sonja! |
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Moms for Liberty Takes a Position On AI Education |
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Moms for Liberty is a signatory for the Pledge to America's Youth, specifically endorsing Category 4: Resources for Families.
This category covers the following topics:
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Moms for Liberty Chapters Report Success at See You At The Library 2025 |
On Saturday August 16th families across America joined Moms for Liberty, Brave Books, Kirk Cameron, and the U.S. Department of Education’s Center for Faith for a powerful day of storytelling and community. Dozens of our chapters held local events to celebrate!
In DC, children heard inspiring readings from Kirk Cameron, Michael Knowles, and other authors focused on faith, family, and courage. While protestors gathered outside some events, families inside were undeterred — celebrating truth, unity, and the joy of reading together.
Momentum is growing, and we’re grateful to every parent and child who helped make this year’s See You at the Library unforgettable! |
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Moms for Liberty Santa Clara is working with 917 Society to get Constitutions into the hands of 8th Graders |
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The date September 17, 1787 marks an event that changed the world. It is the day when the United States Constitution was signed by the delegates of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Moms for Liberty Santa Clara is now working with the 917 Society to get copies of our founding documents -- the Constitution and Declaration of Independence -- into the hands of 8th graders throughout the county. We believe it very important that our young people understand what makes this nation exceptional. |
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The booklet provided by the 917 Society |
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Within Santa Clara county we have over a hundred schools instructing 8th graders. The question now before us: how many of these schools are interested in teaching about the Constitution?
Preview the handout provided by clicking on the image at the left.
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government. In a republic, what species of knowledge can be equally important? And what duty more pressing than communicating it to those who are to be the future guardians of the liberties of the country?
- George Washington |
If you are a teacher in Santa Clara county that teaches on 8th grade history or civics, if you're interested in receiving free copies of this excellent resource for your students please let us know... |
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California Governor Gavin Newsom continues to face criticism over not taking a firm stance on the issue of biological men competing in women's sports.
In May 2025 it was reported that a male athlete, AB Hernandez, was competing in high school girls’ track and field events in the state, raising concerns about fairness and opportunity for female athletes. While Newsom acknowledged the issue of fairness, he also emphasized the need for compassion and support for transgender youth who face higher rates of mental health challenges. |
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Trump Cuts Funding For California Sex Ed Program Over ‘Gender Ideology’ An article by Andrew Rice posted to The Center Square on Aug 21 2025
The Trump administration terminated a federal grant that provided funding for sex education classes in California.
The federal government terminated the Personal Responsibility Education Program, or PREP, after California refused to remove lessons on gender ideology as part of its program.
The program included curricula that encouraged children to consider gender-related surgery, hormone therapy, add or remove breast tissue and change their names, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families.
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“California’s refusal to comply with federal law and remove egregious gender ideology from federally funded sex-ed materials is unacceptable,” said Andrew Gradison, acting assistant secretary of ACF.
Between 2020 and 2023, the federal government awarded California more than $6 million to fund the state’s sex education program.
In March, ACF asked California to submit its PREP curriculum for review. The administration later asked the organization to remove its gender ideology curriculum, which it did not do.
California PREP serves youth ages 10-19 and said its curriculum has proven to delay sexual activity, increase condom and contraceptive use and reduce the number of youth sexual partners, according to the California Department of Public Health.
“The Trump Administration will not allow taxpayer dollars to be used to indoctrinate children,” Gradison said. “Accountability is coming for every state that uses federal funds to teach children delusional gender ideology.”
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A California school board voted to declare its support for "fairness in girls' sports" and acknowledge biological differences between male and female athletes.
The Kern County Board of Education approved a resolution Tuesday which aligns with the Trump administration's Title IX regulations. The resolution states the school board "affirms its unwavering support for Title IX" and "calls on athletic governing bodies to uphold its protections by ensuring fairness in girls' sports."
Board trustee Lori Cisneros read the resolution aloud prior to the vote, adding that she believes the Trump administration is getting Title IX back to its "original intent."
California law currently allows transgender students to compete in sports based on gender identity. The U.S. Department of Education ruled in June that California has violated Title IX through the practice.
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School Board Member Defends Book Featuring Graphic Descriptions Of Child Rape As reported in a post on Off the Press on Aug 21 2025 |
A California school board member on Tuesday defended a library book that features vivid descriptions of child rape, insisting it is “not pornography.”
Melissa Ayala-Quintero, a member of the Redlands Unified Board of Education, took exception to fellow board member Candy Olson pushing for the book, titled “Push,” to be removed from school libraries.
“I am asking you to not deny access,” Ayala-Quintero said to Olson. “It’s not pornography. You can say that 300 times, as you have been. It’s not pornography.”
Ayala-Quintero conceded that content in the book is “disgusting” and “meant to shock,” but defended keeping the book in schools so that older students can read it if they so choose.
“What does one day matter? If they’re 17 or if they’re 18?” Ayala-Quintero asked.
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California Schools Now Providing Resources To Students If ICE Visits Campus An article by Esther Wickham posted to The Center Square on Aug 19 2025
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California schools are providing resources for students if immigration officials visit their campus.
As students get ready to go back to school, Southern California schools are taking proactive measures to protect students from federal immigration agents on campus.
After federal agents detained a 15-year-old boy outside his Los Angeles high school last week, many families are fearful of immigration raids within schools.
“No child can learn if they’re living in fear,” Estefany Castaneda, board president of Centinela Valley Union High School District, said. “Our schools must be safe havens.”
Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, said there should be restrictions on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement near schools so that students can focus on their education.
“As our students return to school, we are calling on every community partner to help ensure that classrooms remain places of learning and belonging,” Carvalho said in a statement. “Children have been through enough — from the pandemic to natural disasters. They should not have to carry the added weight of fear when walking through their school gates.” |
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Qualifications for the role include:
* Dedication to the idea of fighting for the survival of America by unifying, educating and empowering parents to defend their parental rights at all levels of government.
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If you share our concern over what has been taking place in our classrooms, please consider joining with us as we fight for families, for children, for education, for truth, and for common sense.
We continue to ask people whether they understand what is now taking place within our school systems. We continue to provide information and resources to help people, especially parents, gain some idea of what's being taught to kids (and why). And yes, we continue to ask people to get involved and help with the lifting.
We fight against children being taught to hate their country, to judge people based on the color of their skin, and to ignore the basic truths of biology. We fight against the sexualization in school of little ones and the destruction of the innocence of youth. Perhaps most importantly, we fight to ensure that the proper teaching of math, reading and writing remain at the forefront of a child's education.
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