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Portantino/Wilk Bill to Expand Critical Services for Young Disabled Californians Passes Senate Human Services Committee

Wednesday, March 30 2022

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 870, a measure introduced by Senators Anthony J. Portantino and Scott Wilk, seeks to increases the “age of onset” definition of a developmental disability to twenty-two.  In addition, it expands supportive services and programs for those 18-21 who are developmentally disabled.  SB 870 passed the Senate Human Services Committee.

Senator Portantino, SF Supervisor Safai, Gary Payton II, & Education Advocates Rally in Support of Universal Screening for Risk of Dyslexia

Tuesday, March 29 2022

San Francisco, California – Today, Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) joined San Francisco County Supervisor Ahsha Safai and Gary Payton II of the Golden State Warriors for a rally on the steps of San Francisco City Hall to support universal screening for risk of dyslexia. 

Portantino Bill Initiated by the Glendale Environmental Coalition to Tackle Waste Reduction in Schools Passes Senate Environmental Quality Committee

Monday, March 28 2022

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 1255, a measure introduced by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) which seeks to reduce waste in K–12 schools and community colleges, passed the Senate Environmental Committee today.  SB 1255 would establish a dishwasher grant program to address the state’s single-use trash and waste crisis.  The idea for the bill was brought to Senator Portantino during by members of the Glendale Environmental Coalition.

Three Portantino Education Bills Pass Key Policy Committee, Mental Health, Teacher Shortage & Special Ed Set to Benefit

Wednesday, March 23 2022

Sacramento, CA – Today, Senate Bills 941, 1016, and 1302 authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) passed the Senate Education Committee.  SB 941 encourages inter-district collaboration for courses related to STEM and dual language immersion, while SB 1302 would establish or improve wellness and mental health support centers on campus and SB 1016 would enhance special education services.

Senator Portantino’s Bill to Curb Noise Pollution Passes Senate Transportation Committee

Tuesday, March 22 2022

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 1079, a measure introduced by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) to allow cities to monitor noise pollution by using sound activated devices, passed the Senate Transportation Committee today.  Streets for All, a nonprofit organization that advocates for street safety, is a sponsor of the measure.

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