Eighty percent of California youth ages 14 to 24 report experiencing climate distress. The good news: research shows that solutions-focused climate education helps channel that anxiety into empowering, career-ready action. That's why California State PTA is co-sponsoring SB 1048 (Becker) — the California Seal of Climate Literacy Act.

SB 1048 would create a voluntary diploma endorsement recognizing high school students who complete climate literacy coursework and hands-on community learning projects. It gives students the skills and recognition to understand — and act on — the challenges of a changing climate.

The bill goes before the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday, April 8 at 9 a.m. — send your letter before the hearing begins.

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Send your letter → Voter Voice form is to the right

📄 Read the bill language 📝 Learn why CA PTA is co-sponsoring SB 1048

This action alert expires April 8, 2026.