***Media Advisory*** Senator Grove, educators, advocates rally to support School Choice legislation

Senate Bill 64 up in Senate Education Committee March 19

Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) along with supporters of Senate Bill 64 will hold a rally prior to the bill presentation in the California State Senate Education Committee near the West Steps of the California State Capitol. SB 64, the School Choice Flex Account Act, would transform K-12 education in California by giving parents the freedom to choose the best-accredited school for their child, with funding following the student.

After the rally, Senator Grove and supporters will head to the California Senate Education Committee where she will present SB 64 to the committee members for a vote.

WHO:    

  • Senator Shannon Grove
  • Rocky Rhodes, Simi Valley Council Member
  • Kevin McNamee, Former Mayor of City of Thousand Oaks
  • Deacon John Wilson, West Angeles Educator & Enrichment Director 
  • Seak Smith, Mom Army
  • William Reusch, Los Angeles Educator
  • Lance Christensen, California Policy Center
  • Supporters/advocates of education

WHAT: To rally for support of SB 64 prior to the bill presentation.

WHEN:  Wednesday, March 19, 2025 

  • 8:30AM Press conference begins. Press conference LIVESTREAM HERE.  
  • 9:00AM California Senate Education Committee begins. Senator Grove is the second presenter on the agenda. 

WHERE:  8:30AM Press Conference near the West Steps by 10th & N Streets 

Media outlets who plan to attend the press conference at 8:30AM, please RSVP to Brooke.Lackey@sen.ca.gov