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 Councilwoman Wendy Bucknam and supported by Councilmembers Bob Ruesch, Mayor Brian Goodell, and Mayor Pro-Tem Trish Kelley, while Councilwoman Cynthia Vasquez dissented during a vote at the April 25 meeting.
