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The Bill of Rights for Students and Parents, unveiled by Oregon Rep. Suzanne Bonamici on Friday, calls for well-rounded education "rooted in evidence-based practices" to support teachers, students and families.
In response to the Republicans’ controversial parental rights bill, House Democrats plan to introduce alternative legislation Friday that will call for “inclusive” schools and oppose efforts to censor curriculum.
Bonamici introduced an amendment which would prohibit institutions of higher education from requiring athletes to provide reproductive and sexual health information, including information about an athlete’s menstrual cycle.
Bonamici was honored with the National Parent Teacher Association’s 2023 Congressional Voice for Children Award, alongside Sen. Mitt Romney, for their efforts in Congress to advance topics and bills related to school-aged children.
Balensifer noted that in addition to increasing student safety, the project will help the overall livability downtown.
“It wouldn’t be possible without Congresswoman Bonamici’s help on this, because the cost of doing — Warrenton is low, below sea level — so the cost of doing sidewalks … is a major deal,” the mayor said. “We’re talking significant funds.”
After redistricting in 2020, Bonamici’s district now encompasses Tillamook County and she is excited to be representing a larger portion of the Oregon coast.
“I’m honored to have Tillamook County joining the first congressional district,” Bonamici said in a recent interview with the Herald.
Oregon Representative Suzanne Bonamici touted affordable housing solutions in Portland on Thursday during a visit to Terminal 2 in Slab Town.
Speaking at a podium, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, City Commissioner Carmen Rubio, Prosper Portland Executive Director Kimberly Branam and labor representative Twauna Hennessee touted the diversity of the workers involved in the demolition project. Mayor Ted Wheeler was a surprise addition to roster.
More battery-powered buses are coming to the Portland area, and Beaverton is where they’re beginning.
Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Penn., and Susan Wild, D-Penn., introduced the Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act in the House of Representatives last week. The bill would authorize funding and establish more resources to help teachers, principals, and other school staff members with mental health challenges like stress, anxiety, and depression.