CALIFORNIA'S 2026 DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS

On 2026-04-16, Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-CA-31) delivered a floor speech titled "CALIFORNIA'S 2026 DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS" in the House. The speech addressed education. It referenced legislation: S2026.

CALIFORNIA'S 2026 DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [House] [Page H2928] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CALIFORNIA'S 2026 DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS (Mr. CISNEROS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. CISNEROS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate nine schools in my district that have been honored as California's 2026 Distinguished Schools. Congratulations to the students, teachers, and staff at California School of the Arts-San Gabriel Valley in Duarte; Edgewood High School in West Covina; El Monte High School in El Monte; Hollencrest Middle School in West Covina; Lone Hill Middle School in San Dimas; Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina; Ramona Middle School in La Verne; Sandburg Middle School in Glendora; and South Hills High School in West Covina. The California Distinguished Schools recognition program honors public schools that go above and beyond to close education gaps, provide exemplary instruction, and innovate education systems to help create better outcomes for our students. Our students are our future, and I am so proud to see these inspiring schools receive the recognition they deserve. The students, teachers, and staff at these distinguished schools are to be commended for their dedication and hard work. I congratulate them on this tremendous achievement. ____________________