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Student Well-being the Focus of Senator Anthony J. Portantino and Assemblymembers Evan Low & Kansen Chu’s Effort to Allow Mental Health Excused School Absences

Wednesday, January 15 2020

Sacramento, California – State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D - La Cañada Flintridge) and each of the two Assemblymembers have introduced bills to address this important issue.

Senator Portantino Issues Statement on the Governor’s 2020-2021 Budget Proposal

Friday, January 10 2020

Sacramento, California- Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee issued the following statement regarding Governor Newsom’s 2020-2021 Budget Proposal

Senator Portantino Introduces Bill Shielding School District Employees From Financial Harm During Natural Disasters

Wednesday, January 8 2020

Sacramento, California– State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D - La Cañada Flintridge) has introduced SB 805, which prevents school employees from having to use their sick, vacation, or other paid leave in the event there is a natural disaster and the employee faces evacuation threats within the home or school.

California Passes Nation’s First Law on School Start Times

Monday, January 6 2020

California is the first state to mandate later start times for its public middle and high schools, including charter schools.

Disability Rights California Recognizes Senator Portantino

Monday, December 23 2019

Sacramento, California – State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) has accepted Disability Rights California’s legislative award for his continued work to promote greater rights and protections for Californians with disabilities.

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