Jewish Legal News v. San Mateo Unified High School District

Summary

JCAC's PRA requests for SMUHSD's ethnic-studies curriculum went unanswered. After the verified petition was filed, the district provided online access to roughly 20 courses of 2023–24 ethnic-studies material.

Case developments

1. Public Records Act requests for ethnic-studies curriculum

   In November 2024, JCAC sent PRA requests for the SMUHSD ethnic-studies curriculum. The district did not respond.

2. Jan 14, 2025

   JCAC filed the verified petition against SMUHSD

3. Jun 15, 2025

   District provided access to Canvas observer software

   JCAC obtained online access to the 2023–2024 ethnic-studies curriculum for roughly 20 courses and summarized Unit 1 in a public video.

4. Aug 29, 2025

   Case settled