DURING THESE UNPRECEDENTED TIMES, WE ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST YOU

To protect public health and slow the transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the State Capitol is closed to the public.  However, we are working remotely to continue to serve you. 

• We are receiving office phone calls and responding to all email communication during the business hours of 9:00 am ~ 5:00 pm ~ Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. 
   

• We will continue to receive position letters on all legislation via the advocacy portal, fax, and mail. (change language to be specific to each committee) 
   

• We will continue to keep our website up to date on the status of our bill hearings.
   

• Author’s Amendments to bills in our committee will be accepted and processed during the recess. 

Please note the various ways we are available to assist you:
 

Committee phone: 916-651-4105
 

Committee Staff:

Lynn Lorber, Chief Consultant  --  lynn.lorber@sen.ca.gov

Olgalilia Ramirez, Consultant  --  olgalilia.ramirez@sen.ca.gov

Ian Johnson, Consultant  --  ian.johnson@sen.ca.gov

Brandon Darnell, Consultant  --  brandon.darnell@sen.ca.gov

Lauren Robinson, Committee Secretary  --  lauren.robinson@sen.ca.gov

Irma Kam, Committee Assistant  --  irma.kam@sen.ca.gov

PLEASE REACH OUT SHOULD YOU NEED TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE COMMITTEE OFFICE.

For information on how to submit a position letter please see the directions below:

Advocacy Quick Reference Guide

The Senate Education Committee meets every Wednesday at 9:00 am in Room 4203. JURISDICTION: Bills relating to education, higher education, and certificated educational personnel.