Literacy Legislation 2
Families In Schools, in partnership with EdVoice and Decoding Dyslexia CA, has co-sponsored AB 1121, a groundbreaking bill aimed at addressing California's urgent literacy crisis.
Introduced by Assemblymember Blanca Rubio, AB 1121 marks a significant step toward improving early literacy education for all students, particularly the state’s 3.6 million low-income learners.
AB 1121 focuses on two critical areas, teacher training and instructional materials aligned to research on how children learn to read, moving beyond guidance and into action by setting clear expectations for both—a critical step in reversing the literacy crisis that disproportionately affects low-income students and students of color.
How to Learn More About & Support AB 1121
AB 1121 represents a hopeful new chapter for California’s literacy efforts, and we look forward to the continued support of legislators, educators, and families as we work together to ensure a brighter future for California’s children. Learn more about AB 1121 (Rubio) using the resources below, and join us in supporting the bill by registering for updates on the campaign, sharing your own early literacy story, or signing the petition of support!
History of CA's Literacy Crisis
California has long been grappling with a high rate of students who are not reading at grade level. For many students, especially those in low-income communities, this early literacy gap has long-term consequences hindering their academic success and future opportunities.
Currently, only four in 10 Californian third graders are reading at grade level–a number that drops to three in 10 for low-income Latino students and two in 10 for students with disabilities, English learners, and low-income Black students. These rates have remained mostly flat over the past decade, reflecting a systemic issue that demands urgent action.
