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Senator Portantino Introduces Bill to Mandate Screening for Risk of Dyslexia for California Students

Thursday, February 16 2023

Sacramento, California – Today Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) introduced Senate Bill 691, a measure aimed at improving literacy outcomes by requiring early identification and intervention for students who are at risk for dyslexia. Forty states have already passed legislation requiring screening for risk of dyslexia and California isn’t one of them.

Senator Portantino Introduces Bill to Protect Teachers from Harassment

Thursday, February 16 2023

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) introduced Senate Bill 596, a measure that addresses the issue of teachers facing harassment and greater scrutiny over lessons taught in the classroom. The measure aims to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all students and teachers.

Senator Portantino Introduces Bill to Expand School-based Behavioral Health Services

Wednesday, February 15 2023

Sacramento, California – Today Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) introduced Senate Bill 551, a measure that would enhance student wellness and improve school outcomes by requiring  all counties to collaborate with Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to fund school-based behavioral health services.  The bill will bring needed accountability and priorities to Prop 63 funding. 

Senator Portantino Introduces Bill to Implement Mental Health Education and Training in Schools

Tuesday, February 14 2023

Sacramento, California – Today Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) introduced Senate Bill 509, a measure that will addresses the growing mental health crisis among California’s youth by implementing mental health education and training in schools.  Communities are grappling with the behavioral health needs of our children post Covid and many of those needs occur on school campuses. 

Portantino Bill Promotes Equal Higher Education Opportunities for Undocumented Students

Monday, February 13 2023

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) introduced Senate Bill 467 today, a measure which is aimed at promoting equal access to higher education for all Californians by breaking down barriers for undocumented students.

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