Bobby Sanchez Applauds House Passage of Early Childhood Education Legislation
Bobby Sanchez, vice-chair of the legislature's Education Committee, lauded passage of a measure, HB 7020 that will make various changes to early childhood education laws relating to teachers and initiatives. Sanchez, a pre-school teacher advocate for many years said during the House floor debate that teachers deserve to be fairly compensated for their work. While teaching jobs at daycare facilities and at Head Start programs require Associates and Bachelor's degrees, the base pay for these positions are nominal and don't offer any incentives for teachers to stay. "I am pleased to see our progress and that we are moving in the right direction by addressing some of the concerns in this bill, but more needs to be done to support our teachers," he said.

The New Britain Puerto Rican Festival honored State Rep. Bobby Sanchez during their annual banquet and some of his colleagues celebrated with him. From left, Senator Gerratana, Reps. Gonzalez, Peter Tercyak, Sanchez and Hilda Santiago.

Bobby Sanchez (2nd from right) participating with members of the CT General Assembly and Senator Chris Murphy during the Puerto Rican flag raising ceremony at the State Capitol as they prepare to celebrate the 4th Annual Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Parade.

Secretary of the State Denise Merrill swears in Bobby Sanchez as a State Representative in the House Chamber.

Rep. Sanchez with his family during the ceremony.

Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan, Rep. Bobby Sanchez and Secretary of the State Denise Merrill.