“Our teachers are struggling tremendously. I think the best way we can support them is having students go up the grade levels being prepared,” Rubio said. “I also know as a teacher that the disparity only grows exponentially as kids go to third, fourth and fifth grade. So I definitely want to make sure that we capture these students early in the years.”
News & Press Releases
Press Release
February 19, 2021
SACRAMENTO, CA –Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) today introduced a bill that would be the first nationally to recognize unaccompanied women who are experiencing homelessness as a distinct population in order to target resources to help them.
Press Release
February 18, 2021
SACRAMENTO, CA – Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) today introduced SB 560, which will create a financial assistance program, administered by the California Energy Commission, to assist low-income households who want to reduce their household carbon footprint.
Approximately 12 million Californians without access to properly ventilated appliances are routinely exposed to nitrogen dioxide levels inside their homes. If found outside, these levels would exceed the federal and state health-based standards if found outside.
COVID-19, In the News
February 17, 2021
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
INGLEWOOD — L.A. Unified announced a collaboration Wednesday with the Los Angeles Rams, Hollywood Park and the city of Inglewood to operate a large-scale vaccination site on the grounds of SoFi Stadium that could serve teachers and school staff in L.A. County.
In an announcement Wednesday morning, the district said it plans to work closely with the county on this program and seek approval to begin operating “as soon as possible.”
The site would have the capacity to vaccinate up to 10,000 people a day, the LAUSD said.
COVID-19, In the News
February 17, 2021
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
INGLEWOOD — L.A. Unified announced a collaboration Wednesday with the Los Angeles Rams, Hollywood Park and the city of Inglewood to operate a large-scale vaccination site on the grounds of SoFi Stadium that could serve teachers and school staff in L.A. County.
In an announcement Wednesday morning, the district said it plans to work closely with the county on this program and seek approval to begin operating “as soon as possible.”
The site would have the capacity to vaccinate up to 10,000 people a day, the LAUSD said.
COVID-19, In the News
February 16, 2021
Los Angeles Times
Certain essential workers in Los Angeles County, including teachers, will become eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations starting March 1, but will probably face competition as supplies are expected to remain limited.
COVID-19, In the News
February 16, 2021
Los Angeles Times
Certain essential workers in Los Angeles County, including teachers, will become eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations starting March 1, but will probably face competition as supplies are expected to remain limited.
Press Release
February 10, 2021
SACRAMENTO, CA – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) announced today that Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) has been promoted to the California State Senate leadership team as Assistant Majority Whip.