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Latina action day Advocacy hub & Materials
Session 1
California’s Budget Crisis
Session 2
The Future of Latina Education
Session 3
California’s Economic & Workforce Recovery
Session 1: California’s Budget Crisis
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
The California state budget has been significantly impacted by COVID-19. Experts estimate a budget deficit that will transform previous priorities and present unprecedented challenges to all Californians. A panel of experts discuss these challenges and the path towards solving California’s budget crisis.
WATCH THE FULL WEBINAR
KEY ACTION ITEMS SUGGESTED BY PANELISTS
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Contact your state elected officials and share your concerns regarding budget cuts that you find detrimental to vulnerable communities. Advocate for the earned income tax credit to be extended to everyone that files an ITIN.
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Support Latina Small Business Owners:
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Navigating the State Budget Process - California Budget & Policy Center
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Contact Asm. Lorena Gonzalez’s office if you are interested in running for office or general inquiries.
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For employment opportunities or to apply for unemployment: www.EDD.ca.gov
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For up to date information on Covid-19 and resource guides: www.Treasurer.ca.gov
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Find your Small Business Development Center for help with PPP processing and find out if there is private money available in your area.
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Treasurer Fiona Ma is hosting a series of webinars on technical assistance for local governments.
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For Webinars hosted by Treasurer Fiona Ma to support small business and local governments click HERE.
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For Small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and in need of capital, visit the following programs websites:
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Time Deposit Program, $5 Billion to be invested in Community Banks or Credit Unions for small business to access capitol.
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IBank - Small Business Finance Center’s loan guarantee program, designed for Disaster Relief specifically and currently available to small businesses needing assistance to overcome economic injury caused by COVID-19.
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BILLS MENTIONED
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Women on Corporate Boards - SB 826 (Hannah Beth Jackson & Atkins): This piece of legislation was signed into law in 2018. We can ensure the implementation of the vision of the bill by applying to be on various boards.
Session 2: The Future of Latina Education
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Schools across California closed and transitioned to distance learning in March in response to COVID-19, leaving students and educators grappling to adapt and significantly impacting the state budget. Learn from leading experts about how the pandemic has underlined and amplified educational inequities for English Language Learners in our state, and how they are working to close the opportunity gap.
WATCH THE FULL WEBINAR
KEY ACTION ITEMS SUGGESTED BY PANELISTS
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Contact your representatives and advocate:
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Ask the Governor and Legislature to establish standards around distance learning; inclusive of data collection regarding attendance and number of hours of direct teacher instruction.
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Advocate against budget cuts at the local and state level that will negatively impact low income student and English Learners.
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Demand that your school district and school boards provide updates to the budget and hold them accountable.
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Attend virtual school board meetings, and demand to know how they are responding to our low-income communities, English learners, etc. - you can register on your school board's website.
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Understand the California Budget - The California Budget & Policy Center is a good place to start.
RESOURCES
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Dispelling the Myths: Providing Opportunity for All Through ACA 5K-12 Education Issues
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Distance Learning Lessons: What we have learned form our survey and Communities of Practice series
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LIFTING UP VOICES: CA Families in Cycle of Poverty, English Learner & Immigrant Survey - Data Briefing Slides
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Silicon Schools First report on distance learning and recommendations for the future.
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Restorative Care Village mental health and well-being campus
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General Hospital Reuse Project to allow for low-income housing and community services
BILLS MENTIONED
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AB 2478 (Carrillo with AltaMed) – International Medical Graduates: Study - students that speak Spanish and are culturally sensitive.
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The California Legislative Black Caucus has put forward a package of bills that address social justice priorities including AB 1994 (ensures that juveniles have uninterrupted access to health care services upon release from a public institution) and AB 2054 (establishes the Community Response Initiative to Strengthen Emergency Systems (C.R.I.S.E.S.) Act pilot grant program, promoting community-based responses to local emergencies). Learn more about their priority bills HERE.
Session 3: California’s Economic & Workforce Recovery
Friday, June 12, 2020
Key members of the Governor’s task force and legislators discuss California’s economic recovery. The discussion focuses on strategies to support homeowners, renters, small business owners, and workers during these difficult times.
WATCH THE FULL WEBINAR
KEY ACTION ITEMS SUGGESTED BY PANELISTS
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To ensure all states receive Federal funding to minimize the impact state budget cuts will have in your community, write in support of The HEROES Act.
RESOURCES
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CA Governor's Office of Business & Economic Development - Small Business Center
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Covid-19 Relief & Resilience Fund – Women’s Foundation California
BILLS MENTIONED
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SB 1130 (Gonzalez) Broadband 4 All - Seeks to keep rural and urban communities connected and online.
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AB 2501 (Limon) - Seeks to allow more time for Californians to pay off home, auto and small loans.
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AB 1436 (Chiu) - Seeks to prevent evictions for non-payment during COVID-19 Emergency.
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SB 939 (Gonzalez, Weiner) - Seeks to allow California businesses to terminate their leases.
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ACA 5 (Weber) - Seeks to allow a voter initiative for the November Ballot to repeal Prop 209 which would reverse Affirmative Action.
NO MATTER WHICH OF THE ABOVE ACTIONS YOU TAKE, WE MUST:
VOTE!
Register to Vote HERE and be sure to vote this November.
Respond here and make sure your friends and family do so as well!