Cal. Civ. Code § 958
Educational Program
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The Commission, in cooperation with the Department of Education, is authorized to recommend a multicultural educational program, designed for the students of the schools in this Commonwealth and for all other residents thereof, with emphasis on foreign cultural and language studies, as well as on the basic shared precepts and principles of United States culture, in order to promote cultural understanding and appreciation and to further good will among all persons, without regard to race, color, familial status, religious creed, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, handicap or disability.
Under 43 P.S. § 958, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission is empowered to work alongside the Department of Education to suggest a multicultural curriculum for Pennsylvania students and residents. The program would highlight foreign cultures and languages alongside the foundational values shared across American society, with the overarching goal of building cross-cultural goodwill. The provision explicitly extends these aims to all people regardless of characteristics such as race, religion, national origin, disability, or familial status.
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Property owners and managers operating in Pennsylvania should be aware that 43 P.S. § 958 reflects the Commonwealth's broader commitment to reducing discrimination and promoting cultural understanding. While this provision focuses on educational programming rather than direct landlord obligations, it signals the policy environment in which fair housing rules are interpreted and enforced. Operators who invest in staff training around cultural competency and fair housing principles align with the spirit of this legislative framework.
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Under 43 P.S. § 958, Pennsylvania has authorized efforts to promote cultural awareness and goodwill among all residents, regardless of background or protected characteristics. While this provision does not create a direct enforcement mechanism for individual housing complaints, it reflects the anti-discrimination values that underpin Pennsylvania's broader fair housing protections. Tenants who believe their rights have been violated may wish to contact the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission or a local tenant-rights organization to learn about available options.
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