Dear Community Members and Friends,
This year, MDAC attendees will be advocating to protect the rights of immigrants, set standards for the use of force by police officers, and increase measures to prevent school bullying.
We are asking for your attendance and support, in order to voice our concerns to lawmakers and make real change. Amidst heightened xenophobia and continued police killings, this is a crucial time to be engaged in the civic process.
Take a look at our agenda below, and join us on Monday, April 23rd in Sacramento. Register online at caircapitolday.com or by calling 408.986.9874. Training, materials, and meals are all included with registration. Round trip charter bus transportation is also available from the across the Bay Area.
Anti-Bullying: AB 2291
(School Safety: Bullying)
This bill would require school districts and county offices of education to include policies and procedures relating to bullying and the prevention of bullying adopted pursuant to the Safe Place to Learn Act in their school safety plans. It would also require the Department of Education to post the online training module developed by the Department and an annually updated list of other available online training modules relating to bullying or bullying prevention.
Immigrants’ Protection: AB 2184
(Immigrant Business Inclusion Act)
This bill would require a cities and counties that license businesses carried on within their respective jurisdictions to accept a California driver’s license or identification number, individual taxpayer identification number, or municipal identification number. This bill reduces barriers for immigrant business owners to apply for local business licenses and aligns the business license process with efforts to advance the social and economic interest of our state.
Police Accountability: AB 931
(Police Accountability & Community Protection Act)
Authorizes police officers to use deadly force only when it is necessary to prevent imminent and serious bodily injury or death – that is, if, given the totality of the circumstances, there was no reasonable alternative to using deadly force, including warnings, verbal persuasion, or other nonlethal methods of resolution or deescalation. This bill also establishes that a homicide by a peace officer is not justified if the officer’s gross negligence contributed to making the force “necessary.” If AB 931 becomes law, police departments could discipline or fire officers who use deadly force that is unnecessary, and in some cases the local District Attorney could file criminal charges.
Click here to register for Muslim Day at the Capitol on Monday, April 23rd, at the State Capitol.
Together we can make change, insha’Allah!
We look forward to seeing you in Sacramento.
Sincerely,
Courtney Mangus
Programs Coordinator