Children Now

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

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

We're excited to share that SB 867 has passed out of the Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee with a 9-0 vote and has been referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee! 👏 Thank you @SenStevePadilla for your leadership! #CALeg #ProKidCA

We're excited to share that SB 1051 has passed out of the Senate Human Services Committee on consent and has now been referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee! 👏 Thank you @SenatorMenjivar for your leadership! #CALeg #ProKidCA

As our kids' oral health is discussed tonight in the Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Health, we urge lawmakers to preserve dental care for CA kids. See how the proposed funding cuts would decimate access to dental care here 👉 saveourdentalcare.org #SaveOurDentalCare

Babies wear diapers constantly, yet diaper manufacturers are not required to disclose what chemicals their diapers contain. Pro-Kid AB 1901, co-sponsored by Children Now and @ewg and authored by @AsmMarcBerman, would help change that 👉 bit.ly/4thWKB1 #CALeg #ProKidCA

🫶 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 #GiveWithPurpose #Nonprofit

Pro-Kid AB 2023 and SB 1119 will help to protect kids from the growing dangers of AI companion chatbots 👉 bit.ly/4tfdGby Thank you Asm. @BauerKahan, Asm. @BuffyWicks, and @SenStevePadilla for your leadership! We're excited to help get these bills passed! #CALeg

"Education governance is foundational. It’s a first step that will help with all the things we need to do to improve student achievement." Children Now President @tedlempert addressed CA policymakers yesterday on the vital importance of education governance reform.👇 #CALeg

Pro-Kid SB 1006 will strengthen financial aid for CA college students while supporting vulnerable populations, including student parents and former foster youth 👉 bit.ly/4t74lSX Thank you @SenStevePadilla for your leadership! Let's get this bill passed! #CALeg

We're excited to share that AB 1904 has passed out to the Assembly Education Committee with a 8-0 vote and has now been referred to the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee! 👏 Thank you @AsmMikeGipson for your leadership! #CALeg #CaliforniaEducation #ProKidCA