California Schools to Teach About Historical Mistreatment of Native Americans

New law signed by Gov. Newsom mandates inclusion of Native American history in curricula, emphasizing mistreatment and contributions during key historical periods.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the law on California Native American Day to address educational gaps.
The curriculum will cover Native American experiences during Spanish colonization and the California gold rush.
The state Department of Education must consult with tribes when updating history and social studies frameworks after January 2025.
Assemblymember James C. Ramos, the first Native American lawmaker in California, authored the bill to correct historical misrepresentations.
Newsom also signed 10 additional measures to support tribal needs and issued a state apology in 2019 for historical violence against Native Americans.