CA SCR125

Legislature commits to adopting a statewide, developmentally appropriate kindergarten readiness assessment tool for children entering transitional kindergarten and kindergarten

Assessment tool should measure multiple developmental domains including language, problem-solving, self-regulation, interpersonal skills, motor skills, and disposition towards learning—not just preacademic skills

Assessment data should be used to improve classroom and system-level supports and guide instruction based on children's strengths and areas for growth, not for high-stakes accountability or school entry determinations

Statewide implementation requires consistent measurement across California to provide data for early childhood and K-12 system leaders to strategically intervene and allocate resources to support children's success