FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2/9/2017
Contact: Ali Navid, Chief of Staff, 916-319-2055
ASSEMBLYMAN PHILLIP CHEN INTRODUCES HIS FIRST BILL TO EXTEND DISTRICT OF CHOICE PROGRAM
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblyman Phillip Chen (R-Brea) introduced his first bill (AB 396) to extend the successful District of Choice (DOC) program, which is set to sunset on July 1, 2017, and extend it for an additional five years to July 1, 2022.
In a statement, Assemblyman Chen said the following: Continue reading→
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 24, 2016
CONTACT: Bill Bird @ 916-651-4029
Diamond Bar Rally Saturday to Focus on Education Choice
Senator Huff, Community Leaders and Parents Rally to Save District of Choice
SACRAMENTO: Senator Bob Huff (R-San Dimas) will attend and is scheduled to speak at a rally planned for this Saturday on behalf of thousands of California students who take advantage of an innovative educational program called District of Choice. The rally will take place Saturday, August 27th, at Maple Hill Park on 1355 S. Maple Hill Road in Diamond Bar. The rally is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM. Media is invited to attend and cover the event. Continue reading→
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 12, 2016
CONTACT: Bill Bird @ 916-651-4029
Assembly Committee Hurts Thousands of CA Children
Teacher Layoffs and School District Bankruptcies Loom with Loss of Choice
SACRAMENTO: The Assembly Appropriations Committee took action this week that will throw the educational futures of thousands of children into doubt, and will lead to teacher and school support staff layoffs and school district bankruptcies across California. The decision by committee leadership to hold SB 1432 and not allow it to move forward will put an end to the successful 22-year old District of Choice program that is used by thousands of students. Continue reading→