To support a strong system of high quality public education, AAUW California advocates:
| WHAT AAUW ADVOCATES | WHAT AAUW DOES | 
|---|---|
| Vigorous enforcement of Title IX | Support legislation that strengthens enforcement Weigh in on proposed changes Provide support to plaintiffs alleging violations (National Legal Advocacy Fund) | 
| Adequate and equitable funding at all educational levels, including pre-school and post-secondary | Support legislation that increases equal access Support Student Debt Relief legislation Publish educational materials on Student Debt | 
| Removal of barriers for girls to access instruction in STEM fields | Support legislation that removes barriers Tech Trek | 
| Civics instruction in all CA high schools | Support legislation addressing this | 
| Access to diverse staff and curriculum that represents historically accurate information | Oppose legislation and policies that support book banning and/or curriculum censorship School Board Project Recruit and support anti-censorship candidates for School Boards Members attend SB meetings, monitor and report to state committee | 
| Funding adequate to support a strong infrastructure, and equitable access to resources, including technology | Support legislation/policies that provide increased funding for all schools for this purpose Support legislation increasing broadband access, particularly in rural areas, and ensures all students have computers | 
| Opposition to the use of public funds for nonpublic and charter schools that do not meet public school civil rights and accountability standards. | Monitor legislation addressing this issue, support or oppose as is pertinent |