Newsom vetoes bill to make kindergarten mandatory, citing costs

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Despite a tenure that has focused on early education, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Sunday that would have made kindergarten mandatory in California.

In his veto message, Newsom said that though the intent to make kindergarten compulsory is “laudable,” it would cost the state up to $268 million each year.

That is not accounted for in the state’s record-breaking budget and spending plan, the governor added.

“With our state facing lower-than-expected revenues over the first few months of this fiscal year, it is important to remain disciplined when it comes to spending, particularly spending that is ongoing,” he said. “We must prioritize existing obligations and priorities, including education, healthcare, public safety and safety-net programs.”

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