SACRAMENTO—Native American students and families will determine what constitutes traditional regalia or recognized objects of religious or cultural significance instead of school officials for purposes of adornments at graduation ceremonies if the governor signs a measure approved on a 73-0 vote today by the Assembly and now headed to the governor.
SACRAMENTO—Senate Appropriations today approved two bills by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) that would help federally recognized tribes with limited or no gaming resources through grants from gaming tribes and a bill that would require Caltrans and the Office of Suicide Prevention to identify cost effective strategies to reduce suicide attempts on state bridges and roadways. Committee members approved both bills unanimously.
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — More than 1,500 students in San Bernardino received backpacks filled with essential school supplies during a giveaway event on Friday, August 1, thanks in part to a $10,000 donation from Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino). The event, coordinated by the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS), supports Pre-K through 12th-grade students across the 45th Assembly District and eases financial stress for local families as the school year begins.
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SACRAMENTO—Assemblymember James C. Ramos today issued the following statement after Assembly passage of the state budget trailer bills:
SACRAMENTO—A measure prohibiting schools from creating any process that would discourage or prevent Native American students from displaying any tribal adornment or ceremonial regalia at graduation ceremonies was approved today by the Senate Education Committee. Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) introduced the bill, AB 1369.
SACRAMENTO—Assembly lawmakers today overwhelmingly approved a bill to grant military retirees and their dependents up to $20,000 as a state tax exemption. Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) introduced the bill, AB 53, earlier this year.
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) officially broke ground on a new Public Safety Building named in honor of California State Assemblymember James C. Ramos, a proud attendee of San Bernardino schools and lifelong advocate for public safety and passionate supporter of culturally responsive education.
SAN BERNARDINO—Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino), chairperson of the California Native American Legislative Caucus, today issued the following statement upon the release of a third state auditor’s report dealing with return of Native American human remains and objects to tribes.
