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Assemblymember Jackson demands immediate relocation of foster children housed in former juvenile detention center

I am deeply concerned about the situation involving foster children being housed in cells at a former juvenile detention center in Sacramento County. Despite receiving a letter in February from a state agency that required the removal of children from the unlicensed Rosemont facility, county officials have failed to comply. This is a clear violation of state law and it's unacceptable to subject these vulnerable children to a "jail-like" environment that has the potential to retraumatize or trigger them.

Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson Introduces AB 702 (the PROMYSE Act) to Revolutionize Juvenile Justice in California

Sacramento - Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson has introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 702, the Promoting Youth Success and Empowerment Act (PROMYSE Act), to support community-based youth development services in juvenile justice programs. The bill will reduce the involvement of law enforcement entities in these programs, by shifting resources to Community Based Organizations (CBO) and other non-law enforcement agencies, that provide trauma informed, restorative programs and services for youth impacted by the juvenile justice system. 

Assemblymember Dr. Corey A. Jackson Unveils Anti-Racism Bill Package

Sacramento– Assemblymember Dr. Corey A. Jackson announces the introduction of a comprehensive Anti-Racism Bill Package designed to address the systemic barriers faced by communities of color in California. The package includes four separate bills aimed at promoting equity and justice across the state.

Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson Introduces Bill to Combat Hates Crimes

Sacramento - Assemblymember Dr. Corey A. Jackson introduces a new bill, AB 1079 to combat hate crimes and promote diversity and inclusivity in California. AB 1079, includes the creation of a Hate Crimes Intervention Unit within the Department of Public Health and establishes a California Ad Council.

Assemblymember Dr. Corey A. Jackson Introduces Bill that will Lead the Way in Fostering Inclusivity in California's Classrooms with Diverse Textbooks

Sacramento – Assemblymember Dr. Corey A. Jackson Jackson is proud to announce AB 1078, a bill that will revolutionize how students learn and see themselves in the classroom. This bill prohibits the State Board of Education from approving textbooks that do not reflect the diversity of California, ensuring that students have access to materials that accurately represent their experiences and identities. It also prohibits local school districts from banning curriculum, instructional material, or textbooks without State Board of Education approval.