​California has become the first state to recognize the importance of changing laws to recognize that all students are “At-promise” of success. Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 413 (Jones-Sawyer) on October 12, 2019. The bill eliminates the deficit laden “At-risk” term in the California Education and Penal Codes.

Since 2019 we have seen how the impacts of a global pandemic highlighted equity issues in At-Promise youth and provided the opportunity to meet their needs in new and exciting ways. Let's make sure that we continue to impact educational policy in a way that moves us towards innovation and access for all students.