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Proposition 21

California Statewide • 1972 •  Initiative 

Passed

Result: 63.1% yes, 36.9% no

AI-generated plain-language summary

This measure prohibited the assignment of students to schools based on their race, creed, color, or national origin. It effectively banned court-ordered busing programs that were being used to desegregate California schools.

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