How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ could impact California kids
Update: 2025-07-10
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Hundreds of thousands of children and families will likely lose federally funded food stamps and health care under the new law.
Advocates for low-income families say that means that children will be coming to school hungry and stressed, making it harder for them to learn. Schools will also face cuts to health services they provide on campus.
Guests:
- Clarissa Doutherd, Executive Director, Parent Voices Oakland
- Avo Makdessian, Executive Director, First 5 Association of California
- Betty Márquez Rosales, Reporter, EdSource
Read more from EdSource: What Trump's budget and tax law means for California students
Education Beat is a weekly podcast, hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.
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