AB 715 Threatens Educators. Urge the CTA to Oppose It.

Action Alert
AB 715 is a dangerous California bill that suppresses free, honest education under the pretext of combating antisemitism. By promoting the discredited IHRA definition, it equates criticism of Israel with bigotry—stifling debate, stereotyping Jews as a monolith, and shielding Israel from accountability during a time of genocide in Gaza. This bill is not about protecting students—it is about silencing teachers and censoring the classroom.
Why Educators Must Act:

  • Censorship in the Classroom: AB 715 demands school boards police teachers, forcing pre-approved curriculum and chilling discussion of Palestine, colonialism, and social justice.
  • Silencing of Palestinian Narratives: It erases histories and voices already excluded from classrooms, while elevating Zionist perspectives above all others.
  • Punitive Enforcement: It empowers complainants to pursue restraining orders against teachers, creating fear and intimidation.
  • Redundant Legislation: California law already protects students from hate—AB 715 only expands surveillance and censorship.
  • Targeting Jewish Students: By assigning special protections, it isolates Jewish students and risks fueling resentment rather than combating antisemitism.

Call to Action:

We urge the California Teachers Association to mount a loud and vigorous campaign against AB 715. Stand with educators, defend academic freedom, and protect the rights of teachers and students to engage in inclusive, truthful education.

Tell the CTA: Say NO to AB 715.

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