Early Edge California is proud to co-sponsor AB 123, the Preschool for All Bill. 

AB 123 expands access to preschool for all 4-year-olds living in low-income neighborhoods and all 3-year-olds in poverty, and raises preschool quality and funding to help close the school readiness gap. 

  • Expands access to full-day, full-year preschool for all 4-year-olds who live in a neighborhood where more than 70% of students are eligible for free or reduced-priced meals. AB 123 also ensures that all 3-year-olds in poverty receive two years of high-quality preschool.
  • Increases salaries and qualifications of preschool teachers to support children’s learning with adequate financial supports.
  • Raises preschool quality to what is proven to work and increases funding.
  • Provides scholarships for teachers to pursue higher education in Early Learning fields.

Authors: Assemblymembers McCarty, Berman, Bonta, Burke, Carrillo, Chiu, Friedman, E. Garcia, Gonzalez, Limón, Reyes, Santiago, Ting, Wicks

Sponsors:
Early Edge California (lead co-sponsor)
Kidango (lead co-sponsor)
Advancement Project (co-sponsor)
California Federation of Teachers (co-sponsor)
Fight Crime Invest in Kids (co-sponsor)
LA Chamber of Commerce (co-sponsor)

Current Status: Two Year Bill

Resources:
AB 123 Fact Sheet
Preschool Teacher Qualifications-Benefits of a BA

How You Can Support This Bill:  AB 123 Sample Support Letter

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Track this bill: To track bills, visit the California Legislative Information Inquiry System. Once you have created an account, you can click on the “My Subscriptions” tab to be notified of any hearings, amendments, and actions taken on AB 123. 

For detailed instructions on how to track a bill, please click here.  

View ECE Bills: 2019 ECE Bill Summary–prepared by Early Edge California

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