BILL NUMBER:  SB 305
  VETOED	DATE: 10/09/1999




October 9, 1999

To Members of the California State Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill No. 305 without my signature.  The primary
responsibility of schools is to teach the basics-reading, math,
science, English and history/social sciences.

Recent state and national standard tests reveal that California,
unfortunately, still is not doing a very good job of meeting its
obligations to our children in this regard.

Schools must focus on their primary mission if we are to provide a
high-quality basic education to our state's children.  Although
laudable as a goal, I do not believe the teaching of parenting skills
is the appropriate role of schools.  Rather, this is a subject that
is rightfully the domain of parents, families, faith-based entities
and non-profit organizations.

Sincerely,





GRAY DAVIS