California Bill AB 123 (Asm. McCarty)

Early childhood education: childcare and development programs.

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.