Published 2 years ago

Newsom rejects mandatory kindergarten law

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California won't join 20 other states with mandatory kindergarten. Gov. Gavin Newsom cited the costs associated with providing mandatory kindergarten, about $268 million annually. The bill was introduced after K-12 attendance rates dropped during the pandemic. Proponents of mandatory kindergarten say it could help close the academic opportunity gap.

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Associated Press News

California governor rejects mandatory kindergarten law

California will not expand education to make kindergarten mandatory after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a law meant to address decreasing attendance during the pandemic.

2 years ago·United States

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CBS News

Gov. Newsom rejects mandatory kindergarten law

California will not expand education to make kindergarten mandatory after Gov. Newsom vetoed a law meant to address decreasing attendance during the pandemic.

2 years ago

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Los Angeles Times

Newsom vetoes bill to make kindergarten mandatory, citing costs

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed Senate Bill 70, saying it had a "laudable" intent but would cost California up to $268 million a year.

2 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Mercury news

Why did Governor Newsom veto mandatory kindergarten law?

Beyond what they learn academically in kindergarten, students learn everyday routines: how to take care of class materials and how to be kind to their peers, according to Golden Empire Elementary School kindergarten teacher Carla Randazzo.While developing those skills became more difficult for students going to school online during the pandemic, occasionally, a student entering first grade at …

2 years ago·San Jose, United States

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San Diego Union Tribune

California governor rejects mandatory kindergarten law

California will not expand education to make kindergarten mandatory after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a law meant to address decreasing attendance during the pandemic

2 years ago·San Diego, United States

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abc 7 LA

Gov. Gavin Newsom rejects mandatory kindergarten law

California will not expand education to make kindergarten mandatory after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a law meant to address decreasing attendance during the pandemic.

2 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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