# Language news, Thursday, 1 October 2026

Compiled by Richard Brooks's language news desk. Canonical: https://richard-brooks.com/language-news/2026-10-01/

## California scraps four-hurdle exit for nearly 1m English learners

Education. On 27 Sep Gov. Newsom signed AB 2555: one state English test now reclassifies pupils, ending California's unique teacher, parent and district checks that left many stuck after they scored fluent.

Source: California Legislature, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2555

## Togo tests Voix du Togo AI for public services in Kabiyè, Ewe, Moba

Tech. Togo AI Lab began public testing in Lomé so speakers of Kabiyè, Ewe and Moba can reach public services in those languages, with plans for about 50. Led by the digital ministry with Zindi, Umbaji and Berkeley CEGA.

Source: Togo First, https://www.togofirst.com/en/itc/2909-20201-togo-tests-ai-platform-to-make-public-services-available-in-local-languages