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Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi Introduces Bill That Requires Kindergarten for California Students

Torrance, CA - Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), Chair of the Assembly Education Committee, introduced Assembly Bill 2226, a measure requiring children to attend one year of kindergarten before enrolling in first grade, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.  This would thereby make kindergarten mandatory, and ensuring children are well prepared to enter first