As our detractors have leveled the accusation that we three RebuildTheBoard.com candidates want to "ban books," allow me add some detail.

This article is a helpful one, describing the details of AB 1078, a law which came into effect in 2023. In part, it says:

In 2023, Governor Newsom signed AB 1078, which bans book bans and textbook censorship in the California's 10,000+ schools.

Among what AB 1078 states are that schools cannot ban textbooks or instructional materials in school libraries just because it explores the contributions of an individual or group that is: 

- Latino American 

- LGBTQ+ 

- Other ethnic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic status groups 

It also states that schools can’t ban the continued use of an already adopted textbook, instructional material or curriculum because it “contains inclusive and diverse perspectives.”

We three RebuildTheBoard.com candidates agree with AB 1078 and believe it's a just and proper law. We also believe that it is inappropriate for school children to be exposed to sexually explicit material, especially against the will of their parents.

We adults in our community should look to protect the innocence of children for as long as possible, and we should err on the side of limiting exposure of sexually explicit material when we can.

So, while our detractors are correct, that we are looking to "ban books," as is often the case, they only tell part of the story.