Four hours into a marathon, five-hour hearing, AB 1871 (Bonta) came up for a vote in the Assembly Education Committee.
With 30 supporters on record, 20 supporters in the room, and more than 340,000 low-income children not protected by current state law, Assemblymember Bonta captured the heart of the issue in a single moment:
“Kids need to have a meal…I put that in the category of fundamental, foundational needs…whether you’re in a traditional public school or a public charter school.”
The committee agreed and passed the bill with four aye votes.
Thank YOU for your support of AB 1871. The bill now moves to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, chaired by Assemblywoman Gonzales Fletcher. Here’s how you can help:
Write! If you haven’t submitted a letter of support, do so today! doc
Tweet! Share your thoughts with Assemblywoman Gonzales Fletcher, Chair of the Assembly Appropriations Committee
- #AB1871 means we feed kids no matter where they go to school. @LorenaAD80 @RobBonta #foodandfairness
- No child should go hungry in a CA public school. #AB1871 @LorenaAD80 @RobBonta
- Food is fundamental. No child should go without, no matter where they go to school. #AB1871 @LorenaAD80 @RobBonta
Learn More! Find factsheets, data, stories, and more on our AB1871 page.
Have questions to ask or ideas to share? Please contact Tia Shimada at 510.433.1122 ext 109 or tia@cfpa.net
