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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.

Senator Portantino Introduces Bill to Translate Student IEPs

Monday, February 13 2023

Sacramento, California –Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) introduced Senate Bill 445 today, which would address language barriers in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process by requiring that schools provide a translated IEP within 30 days upon request.

Senator Portantino Introduces Bill to Ensure LA Neighborhood Councils’ Ability to Conduct Virtual Meetings

Friday, February 10 2023

Sacramento, California – This week Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) introduced Senate Bill 411, a measure which ensures that Neighborhood Councils, boards, and commissions in the City of Los Angeles can continue serving their constituents uninterrupted by extending appropriate COVID-19 pandemic provisions that allow for virtual meetings.

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