I am currently a college student who struggled in my college algebra course due to not being prepared for transfer-level classes because I did not take the classes that were designed to prepare me for them. Bill AB1705 mandates that all students be placed directly into transfer-level courses, eliminating remedial classes that many students, like myself, rely on to build foundational skills. This bill disproportionately affects underprepared and non-traditional students who need additional support to succeed academically.

According to a study by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), nearly 80% of community college students require remediation in subjects like math and English. Removing these essential preparatory courses sets up countless students for failure rather than success.

Sign this petition to urge lawmakers to reconsider and remove Bill AB1705, ensuring all students have access to the resources they need for academic achievement.