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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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.