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Governor Newsom Rejects Mandatory Kindergarten Bills

September 26, 2022 | LAist, LAist 89.3.

In this LAist article from Mariana Dale, Early Edge California Executive Director Patricia Lozano reacts to Governor Newsom rejecting the mandatory Kindergarten bills.

Patricia Lozano Executive Director

“While we’re disappointed by the vetoes of this year’s kindergarten bills, we appreciate Governor Newsom’s strong track record as a champion for children and families,” Early Edge California Executive Director Patricia Lozano said in a statement. “During his tenure, he has made major investments in early learning and care. While COVID had an unfortunate impact on kindergarten enrollment, we hope that as we recover from the pandemic, we’ll see a restoration of enrollment and attendance.”

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