{"id":2064326,"date":"2023-10-12T03:14:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T07:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-california-law-offering-bilingual-childcare-approved-by-newsom\/"},"modified":"2023-10-12T03:17:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T07:17:18","slug":"new-california-law-offering-bilingual-childcare-approved-by-newsom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-california-law-offering-bilingual-childcare-approved-by-newsom\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom approves new bilingual childcare law in California."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnew-california-law-offering-bilingual-childcare-approved-by-newsom%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2064326&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>California Bill Aims to Support English Language Learners in Childcare Centers<\/h2>\n<p>California Governor Gavin Newsom has recently approved a bill that seeks to enhance the educational experience of \u200bEnglish language \u2062learner\u2062 students in childcare centers.\u2064 The bill, known as\u2062 Assembly Bill 393, was introduced by Assemblywoman Luz Rivas \u200cand requires state-subsidized childcare centers and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-california-law-offering-bilingual-childcare-approved-by-newsom\/\" title=\"Newsom approves new bilingual childcare law in California.\">family childcare homes serving low-income children<\/a> to survey families about the languages \u2064spoken at \u200bhome.<\/p>\n<p>Assemblywoman Rivas highlighted\u200d that\u2063 60 percent of children under the age of five in California speak more than one language at home. By incorporating the home languages of these children into\u2063 the centers&#8217; programs, the bill aims to better support their linguistic and\u200b cultural\u200b diversity.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsom-signs-bill-allowing-12-year-olds-to-consent-to-therapy-group-homes-5507514?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jacob-siegel-on-disinformation-the-hoax-of-the-century-part-1\/\" title=\"Jacob Siegel discusses disinformation and refers to it as the 'Hoax of the Century' in Part 1.\">ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories<\/a>&#8220;><strong>Newsom Signs Bill Allowing 12-Year-Olds to Consent to\u200c Therapy, Group Homes<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/10\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/new-california-law-targets-child-sexual-exploitation-online-5507087?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>New California Law Targets Child Sexual Exploitation Online<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/9\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Assemblywoman Rivas\u2064 emphasized the need \u2062for consistent identification of dual language learners in California&#8217;s general childcare programs. Without this information, policymakers lack the necessary insights to allocate resources effectively and \u200bnurture\u2064 the linguistic \u200ddevelopment of these children.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 bill also highlights the importance of caring \u2063for children in\u2062 both English and their home languages as they prepare for \u200bschooling. Research shows that fluency in multiple languages enhances cognitive flexibility, learning\u200c abilities, and future competitiveness in the global workforce.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>A child plays with\u200b a news tripod between the legs of her mother in Orange, Calif., on June 3, 2022. (John Fredricks\/The \u2064Epoch Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Under \u200bthe new law, childcare\u2062 centers must \u200creport survey information \u2064to the\u2064 state. California&#8217;s Department of Social Services will then develop directives and regulations based on the survey results to guide \u2063centers in implementing language support programs.<\/p>\n<p>Participation in the survey is optional for families, and declining \u2063to participate will not affect their child&#8217;s eligibility for the center.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-pass-bill-challenging-supreme-court-ruling\/\" title=\"House Republicans pass bill challenging SCOTUS ruling.\">bill received unanimous support<\/a>\u200b from legislators and\u2064 various education groups, including\u200c Catalyst California, Children \u2064Now, Children&#8217;s Institute and Parent\u2063 Institute for Quality Education, and Early Edge California. These groups recognize the importance of culturally\u200c and linguistically\u2062 responsive childcare\u200b programs that meet the developmental needs of dual language learners.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How\u200d will the \u2063hiring and \u200btraining of bilingual staff at childcare centers\u2064 benefit English language learner students and their\u200d families?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Chtimes.com\/us\/california-to-expand-eligibility-for-food-stamps-to-immigrants-under-new-law-5523886?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories&#8221;><strong>California to \u2062Expand\u2062 Eligibility for Food Stamps \u200bto Immigrants Under New Law<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">09\/28\/2023<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Under the new\u200d law, childcare\u2063 centers and family childcare homes will be required to distribute a language survey to parents and guardians, which\u200d will ask about the languages spoken at home\u2063 and\u2062 the preferred language for communication between the childcare\u2063 provider and the family. This information will then be used\u200c to ensure that the curriculum and resources at the childcare centers are tailored to meet \u200dthe needs of \u2062the diverse language backgrounds of the children.<\/p>\n<p>The bill also \u2064seeks to promote the hiring and training of bilingual staff\u2062 at \u200cchildcare centers. By having staff members who are fluent in multiple languages, the \u200bcenters will be \u2063better \u2062equipped to \u200cprovide effective communication and support to English language learner \u200cstudents and their families. This will not only enhance the\u200c educational experience of the children but also\u2062 foster a\u200d sense of inclusivity and belonging.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u200b Assembly \u2064Bill 393 \u200brecognizes the importance of cultural competency in early childhood education. Childcare centers will be required to implement strategies and practices that acknowledge and respect the \u2062cultural diversity of the children\u2063 and \u200ctheir families. This includes incorporating culturally relevant materials,\u2062 activities, and celebrations in the program to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. By doing so, the bill aims \u200bto promote \u200cthe overall development and well-being of\u200c the children\u2064 while honoring their cultural identities.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters \u2063of the bill believe \u200bthat these measures will contribute \u200cto closing the achievement gap for English language learner students. By \u200crecognizing and valuing the linguistic and cultural \u200bdiversity of these children, the bill aims to create an environment where they can fully engage\u200d in the learning \u200dprocess \u200dand reach their full potential.\u2062 It\u200d is hoped that by \u200benhancing the support provided to English language learners in childcare centers, \u200dthese children will be better prepared for \u200bsuccess in school and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Assemblywoman Rivas emphasized the significance of \u200bearly childhood\u200d education in shaping the future of \u200dthe state. She stressed that \u200densuring an inclusive and supportive environment for English language learner students is crucial\u2062 in fostering their language development,\u200c cognitive skills, and overall social-emotional well-being. By investing in the educational needs \u200dof\u200c these children from an early age, the state of California aims to build a strong foundation for their future success.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 approval of Assembly Bill 393 demonstrates California&#8217;s commitment \u200cto providing equal opportunities and support to all \u200cchildren, regardless of their \u200dlanguage background. By incorporating the home languages and\u2062 cultural diversity of English language learner students\u200d into childcare center programs, the state is\u200c taking a step towards \u2062creating \u200da more inclusive and equitable education system. It\u200d is hoped that this bill will serve as a model \u200cfor other states to \u2064follow \u200cin their efforts to support English \u200dlanguage \u2064learners and promote \u200deducational equity.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Assembly \u2062Bill 393 represents\u2063 a\u2064 positive stride towards better supporting English language learner students\u200b in childcare centers.\u200b By \u200cacknowledging the linguistic and cultural diversity of\u2062 these children and \u2064integrating their\u200c home languages\u2064 into the educational experience, the bill aims to create a more inclusive and effective learning environment. California&#8217;s commitment to providing equal opportunities for all children is evident in \u200bthis bill, and it is hoped that it\u2063 will lead to positive outcomes for English language learners\u200c in the state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. 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