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California PTA Board of Directors Vote to Support Portantino’s Dyslexia Screening Bill

Friday, April 28 2023

Sacramento, California – The California PTA Board of Directors has voted to co-sponsor SB 691, authored by Senator Anthony Portantino (D – Burbank). The bill, which earlier in the year passed unanimously out of the Senate Education Committee, is aimed at improving literacy outcomes for children by requiring early screening and intervention for students who are at risk for dyslexia. The bill is also co-sponsored by EdVoice and Decoding Dyslexia CA.

Portantino Bill Enhancing Youth Representation on Mental Health Boards Passes Senate Health Committee

Thursday, April 27 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 551, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D-Burbank), passed the Senate Health Committee. The bill fosters collaboration between local educational agencies (LEAs) and counties by requiring more representation of children and youth on mental health boards, who oversee the allocation of mental health funding.

Portantino Teacher Shortage Crisis Bill Passes Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee

Thursday, April 27 2023

Sacramento, California – SB 765, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) and sponsored by Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, passed the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement  Committee. The bill offers long-term comprehensive solutions to the current teacher shortage crisis by making it easier for retired teachers to return to the classroom and provides financial incentives for new, prospective teachers.

First Time Homeownership Bill Passes Senate Governance and Finance Committee

Thursday, April 27 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 834, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Governance and Finance Committee. The bill would create a robust financing program to make homeownership more attainable for low and middle-income families.

Portantino Tech Career Pipeline Bill Approved by Senate Education Committee

Thursday, April 27 2023

 

Sacramento, California – SB 480, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Education Committee. The bill authorizes a unique partnership between high schools and the tech industry to better prepare students for the workforce. It is modeled on successful education programs used in South Korea.

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