2023 California Policy Priorities

Each year, the Alliance focuses on a slate of policies that advance race and gender justice by transforming systems failing our boys and men of color, their families and communities.

To see our 2023 California policy priorities, click here or expand the boxes below.

Education Equity

SB 274 (SKINNER) END DEFIANCE SUSPENSIONS, KEEP STUDENTS IN SCHOOL

Ends the practice of suspending students for defiance; and suspending or expelling students for tardiness or truancy—helping to keep youth in school and connected to support.

Co-Sponsors: ABMoC, ACLU Cal Action, Black Parallel School Board, Brothers, Sons, Selves Coalition, Community Asset Development Re-defining Education (CADRE), C.O.P.E., Children Now, Dolores Huerta Foundation, Disability Rights California, East Bay Community Law Center, Generation Up, Mid-City CAN, Public Counsel, Youth Alliance, Youth Justice Education Clinic – Loyola Law School

AB 1323 (KALRA) EMPOWER EDUCATORS, PROTECT STUDENT

Eliminates state mandates that require educators to notify police of a broad range of student behaviors and incidents.

Co-Sponsors: ABMoC, ACLU Cal Action, Black Organizing Project, Black Parallel School Board, Coleman Advocates for Children and Youth, Disability Rights California, Dolores Huerta Foundation, East Bay Community Law Center, Public Counsel, Social Justice Learning Institute

[IMPLEMENTATION] CA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

Community-based organizations across the state are working to ensure the $4.1 billion CCSPP creates racially just, relationship-centered schools —where power and decision-making is shared with students, families, educators, and community—and investments promote police-free schools and restorative school cultures.

Community Safety & Justice

Youth Leadership and Justice

Economic Security

Healing Together Campaign Priorities

To see our 2022 policy priorities, please see here.