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California Students: Be a Hero for Frogs, Pigs, and Other Animals!

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UPDATE: This Spring, Assembly Member Ash Kalra (D–San Jose) introduced Assembly Bill 347, the CLASS (Compassionate Learning Advancements for Science Students) Act, sponsored by PETA and Social Compassion in Legislation—and we have great news: It’s advanced! The Senate Education Committee will hear the bill on July 2, so we need your help!

California students, you can make a BIG difference for frogs and other animals killed for dissection!

The CLASS Act would modernize science education in the state of California by requiring teachers to provide written notice informing students of their right to opt out and give students the right to ask for the sourcing info about animal dissection. It also encourages teachers to move toward animal-free methods by 2028. This bill would make classrooms more inclusive and help prevent the needless deaths of countless animals. 👏 It’s a W for everyone.

Dissecting animals is expensive, exposes students and teachers to nasty chemicals, and hurts the environment. Each year in the U.S., about 10 million animals are killed specifically for dissection. Frogs are taken from the wild (which disrupts ecosystems), fetal piglets are cut from the wombs of their mothers, and cats who end up on dissection trays could be someone’s lost companion. 😱 Plus, studies show that students who use non-animal methods—like eMind—perform as well as, if not better than, those who dissect animals. There’s no reason for our schools to have animal dissection.

Lawmakers on the Education Committee need to hear that students support this crucial bill! Use the form below to send your letter in support of modernizing science education by advancing AB 347. 🐸

NOTE: This action is only open to California residents who have a Senator on the Senate Education Committee. If you cannot take action now, please call the Chair of the Senate Education Committee, Sasha Renee Perez, at (916) 651-4025 ahead of their hearing on July 2 to politely ask her to vote Aye on AB 347.

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As a California resident, I support ending animal dissection in our schools. AB 347—the CLASS (Compassionate Learning Advancements for Science Students) Act—has the potential to be a huge step forward in ending the unethical and cruel practice of dissecting millions of animals every year. It would modernize science classrooms, protect students’ right to opt out of dissecting animals, spare sentient beings, and take the responsibility off students. This would support classrooms in becoming more trauma-informed and inclusive.

There is no reason to continue using once-living animals for this practice. There are realistic synthetic models, low-cost apps and digital options, and augmented reality tools that can replace any animal in the classroom. In addition, using animal-free options prevents teachers and students from being exposed to formaldehyde, a carcinogen. Studies show that students who use humane options learn just as well as, if not better than, those who dissect animals. The Class Act would be a win for all!

Please help students become better scientists and help educators honor students’ rights by voting YES on AB 347.

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