Looking out for our children
When I first ran for office, I promised to look out for our district’s children, and to fight for state grants for needed school reconstruction projects. In the last two years, I have:
- Secured state reimbursement of $51.6 million for the renovation of the Roxbury Elementary School and nearly $20 million for the reconstruction of Central Middle School;
- Voted for historic investments in K-12 education--the second largest in state history--to reverse pandemic learning loss, hire teachers, add programming, and address students’ mental health needs;
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Co-sponsored a bill, now law, enhancing access to vital mental, physical, and emotional health services for children;
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Championed a successful bill that allocated federal rescue plan funds to provide free school lunches for all CT public school students through June 2025, recognizing the importance of nutrition for both cognitive development and academic performance;
- Supported bills reallocating funds to early education and establishing a business incubator program in the sector.
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