NAACP and CTA Endorse Childhood Literacy Bill as It Advances Toward California Legalization

The Assembly Committee on Education has revived legislation aimed at enhancing early literacy among California's youth. Assembly Bill 1454, driven by Speaker Robert Rivas and others, passed unanimously. This bill mandates effective reading programs for transitional kindergarten through fifth grade and emphasizes critical training for educators.As noted by Rivas, the aim is to ensure equitable literacy opportunities for every child. Advocates assert that bolstering reading skills is essential in combating disparities and fostering successful futures for disadvantaged students.