Children's Educational Opportunity Act

California’s Children’s Educational Opportunity (CEO) Act is a proposed statewide ballot measure for November 2026 that is currently gathering the required voter signatures to qualify. Led by former Thousand Oaks Mayor Kevin McNamee, it is positioned to become one of the most consequential school-choice initiatives in the country, as well as a potential template for other states seeking durable education reform through their constitutions rather than ordinary legislation. Supporters of the CEO Act begin with an indictment of California’s current K-12 performance: large numbers of 11th graders cannot read or do basic math proficiently, yet most still receive diplomas, and community colleges are forced to reteach core skills to recent graduates. This is happening even as the state spends roughly Read More ›