“The opportunity to continue as chair of the Assembly Education Committee is not just an honor, it is a responsibility that, for me, is deeply personal,” the Assemblymember said. “The policies made by Sacramento have very real and powerful implications for the lives of my students, fellow teachers and even my own children. I look forward to building on our progress to ensure California students have access to safe, high-quality learning environments in which they are able to thrive.”
O’Donnell has served as the chair of the Assembly Education Committee since being elected to the State Assembly in 2014. During his first term, he secured $15 million in the state budget for implementation of the California College Promise and successfully carried legislation to help boost student attendance as well as improve learning environments for disadvantaged youth, according to his office.
Moving forward, his priorities include increasing California’s investment in public education and enhancing arts and music education, according to his office.
Source: O’Donnell’s office
