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California has become the first state in the nation to require public schools to add lessons about gay history to social studies classes, after Gov. Jerry Brown (D) signed the landmark bill on Thursday.

The agreement that lawmakers are scheduled to vote on Thursday would close the $19.1-billion shortfall by trimming salaries, public school funding and services.

California faces a nearly $21 billion budget gap over the next year and a half, extending a fiscal crisis that already has led to steep cuts to public schools, social services and health programs.