Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds
February 1, 2021I am pleased to report that New Britain will receive $22,902,450 in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER II) as part of the second CARES act that passed in December 2020.
Making Broadband Internet More Accessible
January 27, 2021Reliable access to the internet is the most important component of successful learning as we continue to work within the realities of a global pandemic.
Vaccine Phase 1B Rollout Update
January 21, 2021The State of Connecticut is expecting about 45,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses on a weekly basis from the federal government. We now know that the State will be taking a tiered approach in Phase 1B as we work to vaccinate the nearly 1.4 million people in the recently updated Phase 1B category.
Vaccine Scheduling Open
January 14, 2021Scheduling has been opened for individuals in Phase 1B of the vaccination rollout - currently, Phase 1B is set to include individuals 75 and older; certain essential workers; and individuals and staff in congregate living settings.
Opening Day Of The 2021 Legislative Session
January 8, 2021The 2021 legislative session has officially begun, and I am honored to be sworn in to represent the good people of New Britain!
Connecticut first to require African-American, Black, Puerto Rican, and Latino studies
December 9, 2020Year-long curriculum will better reflect the makeup of our communities and improve racial relations in our state, especially in our cities.
Black and Latino Studies Curriculum Approved
December 2, 2020EDUCATION CHAIRS APPLAUD STATE BOE
Course Curriculum to Teach History of People of Color in Public Schools
Sanchez Reappointed As House Education Committee Chair
November 16, 2020House Speaker-designate Matt Ritter and House Majority Leader Jason Rojas today announced Bobby Sanchez as House chair of the Education Committee.