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Schools would be banned from using a dangerous form of physical restraint against students under a bill introduced Tuesday by Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose). SB 483 would prohibit the use of “prone restraint”, which physically or mechanically restrains students in a face down position. Unfortunately, prone restraint is often used on students with special needs.




School bus drivers, custodians, office workers and other classified employees would gain fairer due process rights under a bill introduced Monday by Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose).




Senator Dave Cortese has introduced legislation to streamline the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and tighten housing standards to spur housing development across the state.




Legislation by Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) that would resolve major industry and labor issues tied to rest breaks and related compensation for flight attendants passed a key legislative committee hearing on Thursday. The conflict had remained gridlocked as airlines considered moving their major operations out of California. SB 41 reflects months of negotiations between commercial airlines and cabin crew labor representatives and has no opposition.




WHAT: State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) will participate in a press conference to kick off his annual community health fair serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara County.