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Long Beach Leads the Way to Reduce Student Testing and Increase College Attendance

Thursday, April 27, 2017

(SACRAMENTO) – Legislation authored by Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D – Long Beach) to allow Long Beach Unified School District to administer the SAT instead of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) assessment passed out of the Assembly Education Committee yesterday on a 7-0 vote.

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O’Donnell Pet Rescue and Adoption Act Passes Committee

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

(Sacramento) - Today, Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach) addressed animal rights activists, caregivers and business owners gathered at the Capitol to mark the passage of the Pet Rescue and Adoption Act from the Assembly Committee on Business and Professions.

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Assemblymember O’Donnell Welcomes Nominations for the 3rd Annual Teacher Recognition Ceremony

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

(LONG BEACH) Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach) is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying outstanding local teachers to honor at his 3^rd Annual Teacher Recognition Ceremony.

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Assemblymember O’Donnell Leads Bipartisan Effort to Expand Career Technical Education

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

(SACRAMENTO) – Legislation authored by Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D – Long Beach) and Assemblymember Jordan Cunningham (R – Templeton) to support career technical education was passed unanimously by the Assembly Education Committee today.

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Assemblymember O’Donnell Goes to Bat to Protect the Middle Class Scholarship

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Vote Rejects Governor’s Proposal to End the Middle Class Scholarship

(SACRAMENTO) – Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach) issued the following statement on his vote to protect the Middle Class Scholarship as part of the Degrees Not Debt legislative package:

“The Governor’s attempt to eliminate the Middle Class Scholarship is an assault on the middle class and I am proud to stand with my colleagues in the Legislature in defense of hard working families. In a time of increasing economic disparity, the Middle Class Scholarship creates a level-playing field where everyone has a chance to succeed. I am committed to ensuring middle-income students have the financial support to pursue the goals they and their families have worked so hard to achieve.”

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1 week 6 days ago
RT @NCTQ: #CA could offer scholarships to aspiring #teachers in #teachershortage areas 👍👍👍https://t.co/kFO7pBPx2p @kystokes @AsmPatODonnell

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On 35th anniv of #PlylervDoe, stand up for education as a constitutional right. Support #AB699 @AAAJ_LA @WeAreCTA https://t.co/OBccjXR94K

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2 weeks 17 hours ago
Happy to share that AB 1533, which permanently extends the @TheLBPromise , unanimously passed out of the Senate Education Committee today

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3 weeks 4 days ago
Kicking off our community coffee at Sirens with Senator @SteveBradford https://t.co/mTa24sSDFH

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3 weeks 5 days ago
Join me, Sen. @SteveBradford, and Councilman @JoeBuscaino for coffee at Sirens Java and Tea this morning at 9am -- https://t.co/gs3cEkHGM8

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1 month 4 days ago
Congrats to #HarborOccupationalCenter Class of 2017! https://t.co/7xJKIik1NS

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Here's a preview of the @AquariumPacific three new exhibits - Frogs, Our Water Future, & Archerfish - sponsored by… https://t.co/tX08L2CyK6

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1 month 5 days ago
#TrumpBudget cuts funding for students, teacher prep, after school programs & college access. We need to invest in students, not cut funding

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Help thousands of adoptable animals find their forever home #YesonAB485 https://t.co/PD4JDi65aR

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1 month 2 weeks ago
RT @TheLBPromise: TY @AsmPatODonnell for your continued support of @TheLBPromise! Student #opportunity positively impacts our… https://t.co/G42QAUg4DZ

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Assemblymember Patrick O'Donnell

June 22, 2017 at 09:37am

Thank you to FuturePorts for inviting me this morning at the 2017 Annual Conference. Over the last 12 years, FuturePorts has supported the growing and greening of the Ports. Thank you for continuing to promote that Strong Ports=Strong California. #strongports2017

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Assemblymember Patrick O'Donnell

June 15, 2017 at 08:24pm

The budget passed by the Legislature today is fiscally responsible and educationally sound. We continue to build a prudent reserve while increasing funds to support working families. As a parent, teacher, and Chair of the Assembly Education Committee, I applaud increased funding to support classrooms across our state. Boosting the Local Control Funding Formula by $1.4 billion will help our schools continue achievement gains. The $50 million increase for our after school programs are long overdue and will prevent closures. Protecting the Middle Class Scholarship will ensure our middle class families are able to contribute to our economy. Despite the gains in this budget, we have more work to do next year to address the teacher shortage and expand access to career technical education programs. Quality teachers matter in student success. The supply of new teachers is at a 12-year low and enrollment in educator preparation programs has dropped by more than 70% over the last decade. The budget provides $11 million for the California Educator Development Program, but much more is needed. The budget continues the Career Technical Education Grant Program by $200 million for one more year. In order to provide students with career choices and to meet workforce needs, we must develop a long-term funding solution. I plan to hold hearings this fall to investigate this need.

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June 07, 2017 at 11:28am

It is deplorable that Betsy DeVos would say it is not the role of the Education Department to stand up for the rights of all students. In my first term, I authored legislation that created safer learning environments for LGBTQ students because schools should be a safe space for all students. We as a nation should be working together to ensure students succeed and that starts with open and accepting classroom environments. http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5936c878e4b013c4816b4ebc?ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000056

Betsy DeVos: It Is Not The Education Department's Job To Protect LGBTQ Students

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The education secretary faced intense questioning in a Senate hearing about whether she would stand up for the civil rights of students.

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June 03, 2017 at 03:45pm

Thank you everyone for joining me this morning at Siren's Java and Tea for a great community coffee with Senator Steven Bradford. Special thanks to Siren's owner Yolanda Regalado for hosting us again this year!

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Assemblymember Patrick O'Donnell shared Breakwater Awareness Month's photo.

June 03, 2017 at 06:50am

Join us today for a Paddle Out in Memory of the Waves!

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June 01, 2017 at 06:27pm

No student should fear going to school and no parent should fear dropping a child off at school. I’m excited to share that my bill, AB 699 to keep ICE out of our schools, has passed out of the Assembly and is headed to the State Senate. Join the effort to ensure all CA schools are a safe space for students. Sign the petition at https://a70.asmdc.org/resources/ab699 Assemblymember David Chiu California Teachers Association Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles

Keep ICE Out of Schools

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Across the nation, students and families are living in fear of deportation. My bill, AB 699, will establish procedures to keep ICE out of classrooms and provide students a safe and supportive learning environment. I ask for your support of this important measure, which will uphold the right of

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May 30, 2017 at 04:03pm

The Pet Rescue and Adoption Act passed the Assembly Floor and is headed to the Senate! Sign the petition now at https://a70.asmdc.org/join-movement-and-help-end-cruel-animal-breeding-mills

Join the Movement and Help End Cruel Animal Breeding Mills!

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Support Assembly Bill 485, an effort by Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell to promote pet adoption and end the sale of animals from puppy mills, kitten factories and bunny bundlers contributing to pet overpopulation.

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May 30, 2017 at 07:00am

It is unacceptable that animals bred in such inhumane conditions are trafficked into our California pet stores. Now is the time to ban out-of-state puppy millers from selling their animals in California – there are millions of adoptable dogs, cats, and rabbits waiting to find their forever homes in shelters. By passing AB 485, the Pet Rescue and Adoption Act, we will strengthen regulations to ensure humane treatment of California’s animals while saving local taxpayer dollars. Learn more at https://a70.asmdc.org/join-movement-and-help-end-cruel-animal-breeding-mills

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Assemblymember Patrick O'Donnell shared a Link

May 26, 2017 at 12:28pm

No student should fear going to school and no parent should fear dropping a child off at school. I’m thrilled to share that my bill, AB 699, made it out of the Appropriations Committee. Show your support for ALL students – sign the petition below. https://a70.asmdc.org/resources/ab699 Assemblymember David Chiu California Teachers Association Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles Californians for Justice (www.caljustice.org) Long Beach Immigrant Rights Coalition

Keep ICE Out of Schools

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Assemblymember Patrick O'Donnell

May 25, 2017 at 05:59pm

Join me, State Senator Steven Bradford, and Councilmember Joe Buscaino on Saturday, June 3rd, for a Community Coffee in San Pedro! RSVP to https://a70.asmdc.org/event/san-pedro-coffee