The California School Boards Association sought to raise the visibility of closing the achievement gap through the Legislature.
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California recruits teens to help advise on state’s AI and technology decisions
The state plans to train recruits in spring 2027 to help them “lead projects that directly improve the wellness of teens.”
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California nearly achieved universal healthcare. Now, millions are losing coverage
California’s uninsured rate could nearly double by 2030, with the sharpest losses hitting Black, Asian, and Latino residents in Southern California.
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Gavin Newsom signs law limiting mental health diversion for people accused of crimes
A new California law gives just more flexibility to keep defendants in jail rather than releasing them to community-based mental health treatment programs.
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Newsom’s parting gift: A budget that delays California’s deep cuts to 2027
Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers reached a final budget deal last week that largely relies on AI revenue projections and new taxes to delay social service cuts and shrink future deficits.