Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced that Senate Bill 545 (SB 545), meant to help students affected by students struggling due to distance learning during the pandemic, has passed the California Senate, and now heads to the State Assembly.

Wilk announced the passing of SB 545 on Wednesday, and if passed into law it is expected to help students, including those in Santa Clarita, struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a statement from Wilk’s office.

“Supporting our young people is a strategic investment in our future and the right thing to do for the thousands of children impacted so harshly by the pandemic,” Wilk said.

Students who live in Santa Clarita and received a D or F letter grade in their current school semester are expected to benefit from the bill, according to officials.

Other benefits may provide interventions, support and some form of credit recovery to the students, according to the language of the bill.

Receiving a request from a pupil’s parent is necessary, according to Wilk’s statement.

To read SB 545, click here.

Ed. Note: Jessie Lara wrote this article.

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