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Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 2h

manageable workloads for teachers. As a former special education teacher, I’ve worked on this issue for over a decade and know firsthand how these changes will make a real difference in classrooms across California. (3/3)

Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 2h

who serve them. By requiring the Department of Education to provide caseload recommendations for special education teachers, AB 560 helps ensure better learning outcomes for students and more (2/3)

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Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 2h

I’m grateful @governor.ca.gov has signed by AB 560, the Special Educator Act. This new law will have a profoundly positive impact on students with special needs and the educators (1/3)

SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR!
AB 560 - EDUCATION:
THE SPECIAL EDUCATION CASELOAD ACT, DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF TEACHERS (CFT) WOULD IMPROVE
EDUCATION BY FORMALLY
RECOMMENDING SPECIAL EDUCATION
TEACHER CASELOAD LIMITS.

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Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 18h

this key part of our local economy, we’re creating jobs and generating revenue for our community. (2/2)

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Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 18h

Tourism employs more than 22,000 San Luis Obispo County residents, and I’m grateful to @governor.ca.gov for helping strengthen this vital industry. AB 1008 will give local restaurants new opportunities to boost revenue through expanded drink menus. By supporting (1/2)

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Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 1d

When: Wednesday, October 22, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Where: South County Regional Center, 800 W. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

This seminar is FREE. I hope to see you there.

Can’t make it in person – this seminar will be livestreamed on my website during the event.

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Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 1d

I’m hosting a Senior Scam Stopper Seminar and you’re invited!

Hear from the experts from the Contractors State License Board, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, and the California Department of Insurance.

Join us in person or watch online.
RSVP: a30.asmdc.org/events

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Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 3d

and fearless leader in our community finding ways to tackle one of the biggest and most complicated issues of our generation and I’m honored to celebrate the progress of the Balay Ko family resource center with them. 2/2

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Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 3d

As a long-time public school teacher I’ve served many students over the years who were unhoused. The toll it takes on learning is immense. The Balay Ko project will literally be life changing for children and families who need stability and safety as they find permanent housing. ECHO is a steady 1/2

Group photo of ECHO staff, board member, elected officials and organizations who made this day possible.

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Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 7d

who have helped make this possible and I thank Governor Newsom for his signature. (3/3)

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Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 7d

This bill will help ensure our public health departments can employ the Registered Environmental Health Specialists they need to conduct important water, air, and soil testing. I am grateful for all of our partners and public health officials (2/3)

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Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 7d

When climate and man-made disaster strike, it’s vital to have the environmental data we need to make sure our communities are safe and healthy. This is why I am proud that AB 1288, the Retain and Train Act, has been signed by @governor.ca.gov . (1/3)

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Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 7d

a better idea of next steps. My office and I are committed to working closely with the Giambalvo family as more information continues to unfold. (2/2)

Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 7d

My heart breaks for the Giambalvo family and all that they are going through. What occurred is the worst of the worst and should never happen to anyone. In the coming weeks, once the investigation is completed we will have (1/2)

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Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 8d

“The measure, if approved, would create a new legal presumption — that workers suffering from heat illness or injury would be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if their employers failed to comply with standards set up to protect employees from heat effects.”

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Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 9d

If you or someone you know is experiencing financial hardship, my office is here to help. Contact us for assistance with Unemployment Insurance at: a30.asmdc.org

Official Website - Assemblymember Dawn Addis Representing the 30th California Assembly District

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Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 9d

As of today, October 1, the federal government is shut down, leaving millions of Americans without pay. Here in California, we’re still open for business.

Did you know you may still qualify for Unemployment Insurance in California if you’re impacted by the shutdown? 📃

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Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 9d

Rest in power to Dame Jane Goodall, a trailblazer who changed how our world connects to nature. More than ever, her message is needed to inspire us to continue protecting sensitive habitats and truly value our environment.

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Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 10d

their jobs, and vital federal services should continue." (2/2)

Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 10d

IT'S TIME TO PUT PEOPLE FIRST AGAIN! The president has the power to end this shutdown before it starts, and he should do so before he goes to bed tonight. In one of the most prosperous nations in the world healthcare should be funded, workers should be secure in (1/2)

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The Tribune @sanluisobispo.com · 11d

Local lawmaker Dawn Addis wants to honor “one of America’s greats.”

James Dean died in SLO County crash 70 years ago. Could highway be renamed?

Local lawmaker Dawn Addis wants to honor “one of America’s greats.”

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Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 13d

(2/2) surrounded by so much love, pride, and community support. We also had fun handing out coloring books on how a bill becomes a law, a little civics lesson that brought smiles to all ages.

Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 13d

When we uplift and support all students, we build a stronger, more inclusive Central Coast.

What a joyful day at the 84th Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival Parade! I was honored to walk with the Arroyo Grande High School Genders & Sexualities Alliance (GSA) Club, (1/2)

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Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 14d

I am awed by Saran’s bravery and thank EdSource for featuring her. AB 2173 replaces the stigmatizing term “emotional disturbance” with “emotional disability” in California special education. (2/2)

Assemblymember Dawn Addis @dawnaddis.bsky.social · 14d

Every student deserves dignity and to learn in a system that is welcoming and affirming. I authored AB 2173 so that Saran Tugsjargal and students like her would stop being harmed by degrading labels. (1/2)

edsource.org/2025/student...

How this teen pushed California to change special education policy

Saran Tugsjargal said the advocacy work she did — first for herself, then on behalf of the 850,000 students in California — has turned into what she hopes will be her life mission.

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