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Book bans, LGBTQ+ outing policy under scrutiny in state candidate Sonja Shaw's Chino Valley district
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points The complaints against Chino Valley Unified are under scrutiny, with the district's leadership and policies facing criticism. Complaints have been filed against Chino Valley Unified, which is led by state education candidate Sonja Shaw.
Complaints have been filed against Chino Valley Unified, which is led by state education candidate Sonja Shaw. The issues at hand include the removal of library books and attempts to reinstate rules regarding LGBTQ+ notifications.
Further details about the complaints and the district's actions are available. The situation involves book bans and policies related to outing LGBTQ+ individuals.
The complaints against Chino Valley Unified are under scrutiny, with the district's leadership and policies facing criticism. More information can be found through the source.
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Category: schools Published: August 18, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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