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flag California moves to make kindergarten mandatory to boost enrollment and close achievement gaps.

flag California is advancing efforts to make kindergarten mandatory, aiming to boost enrollment among 5-year-olds who currently aren’t required to attend. flag 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. flag Advocates, including educators and lawmakers, say mandatory kindergarten improves long-term academic success, citing higher test scores and graduation rates. flag While past bills failed over cost and opposition concerns, a new bill has stronger support in 2026, backed by expanded preschool and childcare programs.

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