Washington, July 7 : California lawmakers have passed a bill that will require all public schools in the state to teach lessons on the historical and current contribution of gays and lesbians.

The bill has now been sent to the Governor Jerry Brown, who will take a final call on its implementation across the state. Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed a similar bill in 2006.

The regulation bill would also prohibit the use of any material that reflects negatively on gays and lesbians, The Daily Mail reports.

“This bill will require California schools to present a more accurate and nuanced view of American history in our social science curriculum by recognizing the accomplishments of groups that are not often recognized,” Assembly Speaker John Perez, the first openly gay speaker was quoted, as saying.

The bill has also come under attack from conservative groups, who say it will have widespread social ramifications.

“This sexual brainwashing bill would mandate that children as young as six years old be told falsehoods - that homosexuality is biological, when it isn''t, or healthy, when it is not,” Randy Thomasson, president of SaveCalifornia. com said.

The assembly passed the bill by 49 to 25 votes this week. (ANI)