Education
Universal access to quality education is one of Congresswoman Matsui’s top priorities in Congress. She believes we need to improve our education system from Pre-K through college, both in Sacramento and nationwide.<br />\
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Congresswoman Matsui supported a bipartisan, far-reaching education law that replaced the No Child Left Behind Act called the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). ESSA aims to prepare our children for the challenges of the future by investing in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, increasing access to high quality preschool, and raising academic standards.<br />\
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Congresswoman Matsui is also committed to making sure that high school graduates have access to an affordable college education. The Congresswoman believes all young people should be able to fulfill their higher education ambitions. In order to cultivate a well-trained, competitive workforce that is capable of keeping abreast of the dynamic global market, the dream of a college education must be within the reach of every qualified student. The Congresswoman has continued to support the Pell Grant program and oppose cuts to these grants, which help make higher education a reality for so many young people.<br />\
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Local educators and administrative staff have also done a wonderful job applying for new federal grant opportunities. The Congresswoman will continue to work with local school districts to ensure they have the resources they need to apply for federal grants.<br />\
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<strong>Links to Helpful Education Funding Resources:</strong><br />\
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<a href="https://fafsa.ed.gov/">Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)</a><br />\
<a href="https://www.scoe.net/calsoap/Pages/default.aspx">Sacramento CAL-SOAP (California Student Opportunity Access Program) Consortium</a><br />\
<a href="https://www.nationalservice.gov/resources/edaward">AmeriCorps Education Award</a><br />\
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<strong>Federal and State Education Links:</strong><br />\
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<a href="http://www.cde.ca.gov/">CA Department of Education</a><br />\
<a href="https://www.ed.gov/">US Department of Education</a><br />\
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<strong>School Districts within the 6th California Congressional District:</strong><br />\
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<a href="http://www.scusd.edu/">Sacramento City Unified School District</a><br />\
<a href="http://www.twinriversusd.org/">Twin Rivers Unified School District</a><br />\
<a href="https://natomasunified.org/">Natomas Unified School District</a><br />\
<a href="http://www.wusd.k12.ca.us/">Washington Unified School District</a><br />\
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<h2>Accomplishments</h2>\
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<li>Secured multiple federal grants for Sacramento State for more than $7 million over a five-year period to help the institution serve minority and disadvantaged students more effectively.</li>\
<li>Helped secure a five-year, $1.9 million National Science Foundation grant for Sacramento State to help 20 middle school and high school teachers become education leaders in the STEM disciplines in 2016.</li>\
<li>Helped Sacramento State secure a five-year, $895,326 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to launch a project for student researchers called Pathways: Successful Transitions To and Through Higher Education in 2016.</li>\
<li>Helped American River College secure a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to support apprenticeship programs in the region in 2015.</li>\
<li>Helped the Sacramento Regional Conservation Corps secure a $1,000,000 YouthBuild grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration in 2015.</li>\
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) introduced the Healthier and Greener Schools Act of 2021, legislation to support America's schools in making critical infrastructure upgrades that boost energy efficiency, reduce costs, provide charging stations for zero-emission cars and school buses, and update ventilation systems to improve indoor air quality.
The legislation prioritizes environmental justice communities who disproportionately suffer from air pollution and those communities impacted by wildfires.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) sent a letter to Secretary Miguel Cardona, encouraging the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to establish an Office for Gender Equity (OGE) within the agency. The office would provide financial and technical assistance for states, school districts, K-12 schools, and colleges and universities to strengthen the national gender infrastructure and promote gender equity in education.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) reintroduced the bicameral Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act (GEEA), legislation that would provide additional resources, training, and technical assistance to combat harassment and discrimination in education.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) andRepresentatives Jim Langevin (D-RI), John Katko (R-NY) and Andrew Garbarino (R-NY),introduced the Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act, a bill to strengthen cybersecurity at America's K-12 schools by promoting access to information, better tracking cyberattacks nationally, and providing new cybersecurity resources.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement on President Biden's address to a joint session of Congress.
WASHINGTON, D.C.Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) and Rep. Jim Langevin (RI-02) sent a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, urging him to issue guidance that will allow K-12 schools to make investments in increased cybersecurity measures.
"While the shift to online interaction has helped keep students engaged, it has also highlighted a growing threat cyber-incidents targeting schools that are increasing in regularity and sophistication," the lawmakers wrote.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the House passed the final version of the American Rescue Plan, a robust COVID-19 relief funding package that aims to end the dual public health and economic crises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation will be sent to President Biden to be signed into law.
Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06), Congressman David Price (NC-04) and Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.),all co-chairs of the National Service Caucus, helped secure $1 billion in funding for AmeriCorps as part of the American Rescue Plan.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement after passage of the American Rescue Plan. This legislation will now go to President Biden's desk for his signature.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement after the House passage of the American Rescue Plan.
MATSUI LEADS EFFORT TO UPDATE SCHOOL HVAC SYSTEMS
WASHINGTON, D.C. Inspired by California's recently enacted AB-841 legislation, which redirects funds to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) upgrades in schools and wildfire impacted communities, and seeking to address Sacramento's high levels of smog and air pollution, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), along with 31 colleagues, sent a letter to the Biden Administration to support the creation of a program for HVAC system maintenance and energy efficiency upgrades in our nation's schools.