California high school students face a shifting path toward graduation this year. Assembly Bill 101 introduces a new requirement that will eventually affect every public school student across the state. Parents often feel the curriculum moves faster than they can track accurately. This growth in the graduation checklist stems from a decades-long push for a more diverse history. The following details reveal how the new ethnic studies mandate impacts your child’s 2026 schedule.
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Latrice Perez
California High Schools Expand Ethnic Studies Graduation Requirements in 2026
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