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California moves to make kindergarten mandatory to boost enrollment and close achievement gaps.
California is advancing efforts to make kindergarten mandatory, aiming to boost enrollment among 5-year-olds who currently aren’t required to attend.
Despite significant investments in early education, about 5% of children remain unenrolled, often due to barriers like language, immigration fears, work schedules, and transportation—disproportionately affecting Latino families.
Advocates, including educators and lawmakers, say mandatory kindergarten improves long-term academic success, citing higher test scores and graduation rates.
While past bills failed over cost and opposition concerns, a new bill has stronger support in 2026, backed by expanded preschool and childcare programs.
California se mueve para hacer obligatorio el jardín de infancia para aumentar la matrícula y cerrar las brechas de logros.