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Federal policy changes are happening quickly and are threatening the well-being of too many CA kids. To provide guidance on how to prepare and respond, Children Now has created an information hub with trusted resources across key issues, here 👉 go.childrennow.org/nfa-social #ProKidCA

Today, through The Children's Movement, 951 organizations across California voiced their support for education governance reform, sending a statement to all California legislators urging them to reform California’s education governance system to better address students’ needs. 💪 Thank you to all the organizations who joined this campaign to fight for an education system that works better for kids. Learn more about the campaign and how The Children's Movement is fighting for California kids here 👉 bit.ly/3Mwa5Gn #CaliforniaEducation #ProKidCA #ChildrensMovementCA

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Our statement on the May Revise budget proposal released today.👇 #CABudget #CALeg #ProKidCA

Yesterday at the Capitol, we joined fellow advocates for Children's Mental Health Spring Advocacy Day and amplified the mental health needs of kids to CA's leaders. Thank you to all who attended and fought to get California kids the mental health supports they need! 🫶 #CALeg

Nearly 70 California advocacy organizations support the Golden State Teacher Grant Program and the financial support it provides to teacher candidates. @CAgovernor @alvarezsd @senatorsrp @SenJohnLaird @AsmJesseGabriel: We ask that you prioritize the GSTG Program in the budget.

The Golden State Teacher Grant Program has provided financial support to more than 22,000 teacher candidates and needs $100M to maintain its level of impact. @CAgovernor @alvarezsd @senatorsrp @SenJohnLaird @AsmJesseGabriel: We ask that you prioritize this program in the budget.

We're excited to share that AB 2486 has passed out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee through the consent calendar with a 14-0 vote (1 absent)! 👏 Thank you @AsmDawnAddis for your leadership! See how AB 2486 supports kids here 👉 bit.ly/4cga5UT #CALeg #ProKidCA

Getting Down to Facts III is an incredibly valuable resource for policymakers & educators, detailing with evidence what's needed to close CA's opportunity gaps and build a stronger education system. Everyone invested in CA's future should read 👉 gettingdowntofacts.com/summary-report #CALeg

🫶 Every day we fight to deliver uplifting and lasting change for California kids. If you're able, we would love your support. You can donate here 👉 bit.ly/3Dl1Ic9 #ImpactGiving #Nonprofit #ProKidCA

Education was largely absent from last week's California gubernatorial debate. From early learning to college affordability, voters deserve to hear how candidates plan to lead on education. See how we can improve California’s education systems here 👉 bit.ly/4sWaoJF

We're excited to share that AB 2246 has passed out of the Assembly Judiciary Committee with an 11-0 vote (1 Absent) and is now headed to the Assembly Appropriations Committee! 👏 Thank you @AsmBuffyWicks for your leadership! #CALeg #ProKidCA

We're excited to share that AB 1904 has passed out of the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee with a 7-0 vote and is now headed to the Assembly Appropriations Committee! 👏 Thank you @AsmMikeGipson for your leadership! Learn about AB 1904 👉 bit.ly/4sR5QEc #CALeg

Education governance reform means better support for students and academic outcomes. Over 680 CA organizations agree 👉 bit.ly/3Mwa5Gn Today, we urge the Assembly Education Committee to act with urgency and purpose and approve AB 2117. @AsmDarshana @JoshHooverCA

Education governance reform means holding our leaders accountable for delivering results. Over 680 CA organizations agree 👉 bit.ly/3Mwa5Gn Tomorrow we urge the Assembly Education Committee to act with urgency & purpose & approve AB 2117 @AsmGailPellerin @RickChavezZbur

Education governance reform means clearer guidance for schools to improve student success. Over 680 CA organizations agree 👉 bit.ly/3Mwa5Gn On April 22, we urge the Assembly Education Committee to act with urgency & purpose & approve AB 2117. @AsmMiaBonta @AsmLowenthal

We're excited to share that AB 2486 has passed out of the Assembly Health Committee with a 16-0 vote and is now headed to the Assembly Appropriations Committee! 👏 Thank you @AsmDawnAddis for your leadership! Learn more about AB 2486 👉 bit.ly/4cga5UT #CALeg #ProKidCA

We're excited to share that AB 2302 has passed out of the Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee with a 4-1 vote and has been referred to the Assembly Appropriations Committee! 👏 Thank you @AsmCRodriguez for your leadership! #CALeg #ProKidCA

Education governance reform means clear state priorities and strong implementation. Over 680 CA organizations agree 👉 childrennow.org/campaigns On April 22, we urge the Assembly Education Committee to act with urgency and purpose and approve AB 2117. @AsmDarshana @JoshHooverCA

Babies wear diapers against their skin constantly, yet diaper manufacturers are not required to disclose what chemicals their diapers contain. Thank you @kate_seq at @latimes for lifting up this story on how Pro-Kid bill AB 1901 would change that.👇 lat.ms/4voNnl2

As our kids' oral health is discussed today in the Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 3, we urge lawmakers to preserve dental care for California kids. See how the proposed funding cuts would decimate access to dental care here 👉 saveourdentalcare.org #SaveOurDentalCare #CALeg