Tell Newsom to Sign Bill for Early Childhood Education into Law
Senate Bill 70 would mandate that all children attend a year of kindgarten prior to starting the first grade.
California students who attend kingergarten before entering the first grade ensure that the children will receive critical instruction in their earliest years of development. Students who do not attend kindergarten miss fundamental instruction, putting them at a disadvantage in the classroom.
Kindergarten not only provides children the opportunity to develop necessary social skills, problem-solving, and long-term academic readiness, but assists disadvantaged families with childcare. Research shows that children were significantly less likely to be below grade- level, while also supporting families who work full-time.
Many families lack access to early childhood education, and too many children enter the first grade unprepared, making it difficult for them to keep up with their peers. SB 70 will instill confidence in students entering the first grade and provide quality childcare for working families.
Tell Newsom to Sign Bill for Early Childhood Education into Law
Senate Bill 70 would mandate that all children attend a year of kindgarten prior to starting the first grade.
California students who attend kingergarten before entering the first grade ensure that the children will receive critical instruction in their earliest years of development. Students who do not attend kindergarten miss fundamental instruction, putting them at a disadvantage in the classroom.
Kindergarten not only provides children the opportunity to develop necessary social skills, problem-solving, and long-term academic readiness, but assists disadvantaged families with childcare. Research shows that children were significantly less likely to be below grade- level, while also supporting families who work full-time.
Many families lack access to early childhood education, and too many children enter the first grade unprepared, making it difficult for them to keep up with their peers. SB 70 will instill confidence in students entering the first grade and provide quality childcare for working families.