Today, AB 1871 (Bonta) passed out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Now the bill heads to the floor where all assemblymembers will have an opportunity to vote. That’s 78 opportunities to say no child should go hungry in a California public school. Let’s be heard!
With strong leadership from Assemblymember Bonta and hard work from all of the AB 1871 co-sponsors, the bill heads to the floor free of opposition. But there is more work to be done! AB 1871 supporters, your time, energy, and advocacy keep us moving forward. Thank you!
We refuse to accept that California would let children go hungry simply because of where they go to school. We’re telling our representatives that we can and should do better. Please join us! Here’s how you can help.
Write
- Download and customize this sample floor alert. doc
- Email, fax, or hand deliver a floor alert to your Assemblymember, Assembly Speaker Rendon, and any other Assemblymembers you’d like to contact.
- Email addresses for each Assembly office are listed here. link
- Please send floor alerts by Wednesday, May 30th!
Call | Make short, simple phone calls to Assemblymembers to ask for their aye vote on AB 1871. Phone numbers for each Assembly office are listed here. link
Hello. My name is ________. I live in ______, CA. I am calling to ask Assemblymember ______ to vote yes on AB 1871, a bill by Assemblymember Bonta that will give low-income students in public charter schools guaranteed access to school meals. I believe that all children living in poverty deserve nutritious meals, no matter where they go to school. Thank you.
Tweet
- #AB1871 by @RobBonta means we feed kids no matter where they go to school. Asking for your support @Rendon63rd @[Insert Assemblymember’s Twitter handle] #FoodAndFairness
- We need #AB1871 by @RobBonta because no child should go hungry in a CA public school. Asking for your support @Rendon63rd @[Insert Assemblymember’s Twitter handle]
- Food is fundamental. No child should go without, no matter where they go to school. @Rendon63rd @[Insert Assemblymember’s Twitter handle] asking for your support on #AB1871 by @RobBonta
- Whatever your stance on charter schools, all students need food to learn & grow. #AB1871 by @RobBonta helps students reach their full potential. Asking @Rendon63rd @[Insert Assemblymember’s Twitter handle] to support!
Share | CFPA, in partnership with the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California and the Western Center on Law & Poverty, released a brief examining student access to meals in public charter schools. The brief explores this critical issue of equity through the lens of poverty, race, ethnicity, and public school choice.
Read the brief to access student & family stories, the latest data analysis, and profiles of California charters schools that do and do not make meals available to students in need. PDF
Learn More | Find factsheets, data, stories, and more on our AB1871 page.
Have questions to ask or ideas to share? Please contact Tia at 510.433.1122 ext 109 or tia@cfpa.net.
