LACCD Advocacy in the News
Advocacy news coverage is vital in informing our stakeholders and the public about the programs and services we are fighting for. For this reason, we are dedicated to amplifying the voices and efforts of those championing community college educational causes. LACCD is committed to delivering in-depth, unbiased reports on the latest legislative developments, campaigns, and movements that significantly impact our students and institutions. We aim to inspire and inform our students, staff, and the public, fostering a well-informed community actively engaged in advocacy work. Below, you'll find broadcasts and news articles featuring our various legislative efforts.
Broadcast News Segments & Print Media
March 26, 2024 – EdSource
Bill would expand nursing bachelor’s degrees to California community colleges
February 9, 2024 – Inside Higher Ed
California Bill Raises Hopes for 4-Year Nursing Programs at 2-Year Colleges
April 18, 2024 – Sierra Sun Times
March 20, 2024 – Spectrum News 1 (BROADCAST NEWS SEGMENT)
February 29, 2024 – Beverly Press Park LaBrea News
November 10, 2023 – EdSource Podcast – Education Beat
How Classes in Spanish are Attracting Nannies to Community College
November 13, 2023 – EdSource
Community college students can take classes in their native language under a new law
October 19, 2023 – Univision 34
Univision 34 – Nueva Ley Permitirá Impartir Cursos en Idiomas Distintos al Inglés
October 17, 2023 – Culver City Crossroads
Newsom Signs AB 1096 – More Languages, Less Requirements for Community College Courses
September 8, 2023 – LAist
April 3, 2023 – LA Times
A ‘game changer’ for immigrants: Job-ready college classes in their native language
June 13, 2022 – Los Angeles Blade
Assembly members & education leaders rally for Debt Free College Plan
February 17, 2022 – Telemundo 52
Legislación podría ofrecer ayuda para carreras universitarias gratuitas
May 3, 2024 – National Center for Science Educations
A bill to codify the California Center for Climate Change Education
June 22, 2023 – Culver City Crossroad
Defining the Possible – Community Colleges and Climate Change @ WLAC
September 21, 2022 – LA Times
L.A. community college students can ride Metro for free thanks to $1-million grant
September 21, 2022 – LA OPINION
November 30, 2023 – NBC 4
LATTC launches Basic Needs Center to help students experiencing homelessness, food insecurity
October 27, 2023 – LAist
LACCD Plans To Build Campus Housing. It'll Take Years, Leaving Students Wondering About The Present
October 25, 2023 – Beverly Press Park LaBrea News
L.A. Community College District seeks input on student housing
July 13, 2023 – LA Times
A housing effort to keep a new generation of L.A. youth out of homelessness
April 19, 2022 – LA Times
100 homeless L.A. community college students to get shelter, food and Wi-Fi
February 7, 2022 – Univision 34
August 28, 2023 – ELAC News
CA Senator Susan Rubio Presents $2.5 Million to ELAC Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
April 19, 2023 – Los Angeles Daily News
Pierce College launches its first four-year degree, in biomanufacturing
July 8, 2023 – Los Angeles Daily News
Tony Cárdenas grants LA Mission College $2 million to boost healthcare careers
April 13, 2023 – Congressman Brad Sherman Press Office
Congressman Brad Sherman & LACCD Commemorate First Four-Year Degree Offered by Pierce College
December 20, 2022 – Random Lengths News
Padilla Secures $80 Million for 36 Projects in L A Region
August 27, 2022 – LA World Journal
Rep Judy Chu (Zhao Meixin) provides $200,000 to fund FACES program at ELAC
August 4, 2022 – Spectrum News One
Padilla announces funding for SoCal infrastructure, housing projects
June 3, 2022 – Spectrum 1
$400K Going Towards Community Project Funding for LA Valley, Mission Colleges
May 3, 2022 – Univision 34
March 24, 2022 – ABC 7
Community college receives over $1 million to fund programs that give students second chances
March 10, 2022 – Random Length News
Padilla Secures Over $60 million for 33 Projects in Los Angeles Region
Legislative & Budgetary Advocacy Press Releases
May 14, 2024 - Kamlager-Dove Celebrates the Next Generation of Aviation Maintenance Professionals with American Airlines, West LA College
March 20, 2024 - LA County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Votes to Support Senator Richard Roth’s More Pathways to Nursing Legislation
February 22, 2024 - “Tuition-Free Bachelor’s Degree” Press Conference Held by Assembly Member Santiago, LACCD, and Community Partners
February 13, 2024 - Senator Roth Unveils Transformative Legislation to Address California’s Nursing Shortage – SB 895
January 16, 2024 - LACCD Chancellor's Statement on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 California State Budget
October 19, 2023 - Los Angeles Community College District Applauds Governor Newsom Signing Bill Expanding Non-English Language Learning Opportunities
August 30, 2023 - LACCD Applauds Ongoing Funding to Support Critical Services for LGBTQ+ Community College Students
April 22, 2023 - Los Angeles Community College District Establishes California Center for Climate Change Education at West Los Angeles College
January 11, 2023 - LACCD Chancellor Francisco Rodriguez Appoints Dr. Regina Smith as New Equity and Justice Fellow
October 13, 2022 - Assemblymember Mike Fong Announces $1 million for East Los Angeles College Vincent Price Art Museum
October 10, 2022 - ELAC Will Be First LACCD College to Raise LGBTQ+ Progress Pride Flag in Solidarity
September 21, 2022 - Los Angeles Community College District Receives $1 Million Federal Grant Enabling All Community College Students to Participate in L.A. Metro’s GoPass Fareless Pass Program
August 31, 2022 - California Launches New Golden State Education & Training Grant Program Supporting California’s Workforce
August 26, 2022 - U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu to Present $200,000 Check to East Los Angeles College FACES Program
August 18, 2022 - East Los Angeles College to Offer California’s First Community College Central American Studies Program
August 13, 2022 - Assemblywoman Luz Rivas Secures $10 Million for Los Angeles Mission College Regional STEM Institute
August 5, 2022 - LACCD and Assembly Member Santiago Holds Free Community College Enrollment Event and Press Conference with Community Partners
July 15, 2022 - Los Angeles Community College District and Assemblymember Miguel Santiago to Hold Debt-Free College Enrollment Day in Koreatown
July 8, 2022 - Los Angeles Community College District Welcomes Equity-First Investments in California Community Colleges in Historic State Budget Bill
June 13, 2022 - Assembly Members Santiago, Mike Fong and Education Leaders Rally for the Debt Free College Plan
May 3, 2022 - ELAC South Gate Education Center to Receive $1,850,000 for Southeast Training Hub in Healthcare Careers
March 22, 2022 - LACCD Secures Over $5 Million in Omnibus Appropriations Bill to Meet Student Needs and Grow Opportunities
February 1, 2022 - Los Angeles City College Receives Nearly $1 Million in Basic Needs Funding
December 7, 2021 - Los Angeles Community College District and L.A. Metro Team Up to Launch Fareless Transit ‘GoPass’ Program for District Students
April 28, 2021 - Los Angeles Community College District Applauds Historic Nationwide Tuition Free Community College Program in President Biden’s American Family Plan
April 8, 2021 - COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS RECEIVE A MORE INFORMED, RACIALLY JUST EDUCATION TO PREPARE FOR FUTURE WORKFORCE UNDER AB 1040
March 29, 2021 - STATE APPROVES EDUCATION CENTER STATUS FOR EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE SOUTH GATE CAMPUS
February 1, 2021 - LACCD 2021 STATE LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET PRIORITIES ANNOUNCED
January 25, 2021 - LACC RECEIVES $1.6+ MILLION GRANT TO EXPAND TRAINING CAPACITY FOR STUDENTS
January 6, 2021 - THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT CREATES THE “LACCD CITY CONNECT” PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES
November 19, 2020 - Bank of America Awards Los Angeles Trade Tech $1 Million for Jobs Initiative
October 8, 2020 - LACCD TRUSTEES APPROVE DISTRICT’S FIRST LGBTQIA+ BILL OF RIGHTS RESOLUTION FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF
September 17, 2020 - L.A. MISSION COLLEGE RECEIVES $2.9M DEPT. OF EDUCATION GRANT TO IMPROVE TRANSFER RATES FOR FUTURE EDUCATORS
September 11, 2020 - LA Valley College Awarded $3M U.S. Department of Ed Grant to launch a new Dual Enrollment to Careers Project
September 3, 2020 - MAYOR GARCETTI LAUNCHES ‘L.A. COLLEGE PROMISE WORKS’ PROGRAM TO CONNECT LOCAL STUDENTS TO JOBS
June 18, 2020 - LACCD APPLAUDS SUPREME COURT DECISION SUPPORTING DACA STUDENTS
June 16, 2020 - LACCD APPLAUDS SUPREME COURT DECISION UPHOLDING SANCTUARY LAW
June 15, 2020 - LACCD STATEMENTS ON TODAY’S U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION PROTECTING JOB RIGHTS OF LGBTQIA+ WORKERS
June 10, 2020 - LACCD ANNOUNCES STRONG SUPPORT FOR ACA 5: CALIFORNIA ACT FOR ECONOMIC PROSPERITY