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State Superintendent Thurmond urges shelter, housing and program investments amid wildfire impacts
Summary
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond told the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance the state must prioritize aid for students displaced by recent fires, expand dual language programs, and pursue educator housing to address workforce shortages.
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond told the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance on Oct. 27, 2025, that California schools continue to face disruption from wildfires and other disasters and urged targeted resources for students and educators.
Thurmond said the Department of Education has coordinated with the Office of Emergency Services and FEMA and raised private funds to help fire-affected school communities. "Just today, we're happy to announce the latest fundraising efforts with one of our nonprofit partners, supplybank.org. They've helped us raise another hundred thousand dollars for those who've been impacted by fires," Thurmond said, noting the funds will be…
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