Assemblymember O’Donnell Stands with Educators and Students to Support the Pathways to College Act to Open Doors to Higher Education
AB 751 Provides Secure and Free In-School College Admissions Exams for All Students
Assemblymember O’Donnell Introduces Bill to Increase Funding for K-12 Vocational/Career Technical Education
AB 1303 provides students with career options to meet California’s workforce needs
(Sacramento) – Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D – Long Beach) has introduced AB 1303 to provide an additional $150 million to K-12 Vocational/Career Technical Education (CTE) programs.
“As a classroom teacher, I have seen firsthand how vocational programs engage students and guide them to success. Vocational or career technical programs prepare our students for lasting careers and strengthen our California workforce,” said Assemblymember O’Donnell, Chair of the Assembly Education Committee.
Assemblymember O’Donnell Introduces Hospital Closure Transparency Bill
AB 1014 will provide communities earlier notice of hospital closure
Assemblymember O’Donnell Introduces Bill Dedicating Funds for Local Oil Well Clean-up
New bill increases funding for removal of abandoned oil and gas facilities in Long Beach tidelands.
Assemblymember O’Donnell Introduces Bill to Increase Access to College
Chair of Assembly Education Committee Reintroduces the Pathways to College Act
O’Donnell Introduces 2020 and 2022 School Bonds Bill
Assembly Bill 48 Will Provide Funds to Ensure Schools are Safe and Updated
(SACRAMENTO) – Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D – Long Beach) has introduced Assembly Bill 48 to place a K-12 and community colleges school facilities bond on both the 2020 and 2022 ballots.
“The state has a responsibility to ensure that students are housed in safe facilities that meet educational needs. AB 48 will continue the state’s partnership with local school and community college districts by providing state matching funds for construction,” said Assemblymember O’Donnell, Chair of the Assembly Education Committee. “As a teacher, I know firsthand that the conditions of our schools affect student health, performance and motivation.”
Long Beach schools have had great success requiring the SAT. Sacramento should extend similar opportunities statewide
The Times Editorial Board’s opposition to Assembly Bill 1951, which would allow school districts to swap the state proficiency exams for 11th graders for the SAT or ACT test instead, is misguided. This bill, currently awaiting Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature, is an opportunity for California to give greater control to local school districts and for students of all backgrounds to have a better chance at succeeding on the SAT, an exam already used by many colleges to help determine readiness for admissions.
Governor Brown Signs Bill to Expand State Apprenticeship Programs
Assembly Bill 235 will provide workforce training and job opportunities throughout the state.
(SACRAMENTO) – Governor Jerry Brown has signed Assembly Bill 235 by Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D – Long Beach), which establishes a pathway for approving new state apprenticeship programs and establishes preapprenticeship programs.
“AB 235 will greatly expand apprenticeship programs throughout the state and in all industries. State apprenticeship programs lead to well-paying permanent jobs and provide businesses with a skilled workforce,” said Assemblymember O’Donnell. “This bill will result in new job opportunities and meet industry needs. I thank the Governor and the State Building and Construction Trades Council for working with me on this very important bill.”