MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Rep. Peters, San Diego Unified, EPA Present ED Talks

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MEDIA ADVISORY

U.S. Rep. Peters, San Diego Unified, EPA Present ED Talks
Collaboration to Advance Environmental Justice Through the EPA's $12 Million Clean School Bus Grant

April 23, 2024

SAN DIEGO—San Diego journalists are invited to participate in the latest installment of ED Talks, which will focus on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) $12.4 million grant awarded to the San Diego Unified School District for the purchase of 30 clean school buses. The grant was funded by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

On January 8, 2024, the EPA announced the Clean School Bus Grant Program<https://www.epa.gov/cleanschoolbus/clean-school-bus-program-awards> award that will allow the district to swap out 30 diesel school buses for 30 zero-emission school buses. The collaborative work among government agencies will improve the health and environment of students, educators, and staff. This forum occurs during Earth Week and underscores the district's commitment to sustainability.
WHEN:  Thursday, April 25, 10-11:00 a.m.

WHERE: University City High School <https://uchs.sandiegounified.org/> , 6949 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92122, Centurion Room 424 CA 92122, (Parking)<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iQ7CB90FYBDiOTKw-2PUKQQa7wfOA45O/edit>

WHO:
U.S. Representative Scott Peters
EPA Regional Administrator Martha Guzman
San Diego Unified Board of Education President Shana Hazan
San Diego Unified Board of Education Vice President Cody Peterson
San Diego Unified Board of Education student Trustee Matthew Quitoriano
Student and school district officials

VISUALS: One-on-one interview opportunities with district officials and student leaders, and Congressman Peters. A San Diego Unified zero emission school bus will be available to tour.

BACKGROUND: ED Talks is an occasional series of forums that feature educators, community partners, and journalists who discuss issues related to public education. ED Talks is hosted by the San Diego Unified School District Communications Department in collaboration with the San Diego Press Club. Professional journalists will have an opportunity to ask questions and participate in a conversation. The goal is to foster robust discussions about public education.

This event is for professional journalists. Please confirm attendance in advance: communications@sandi.net<mailto:communications@sandi.net>.

MEDIA CONTACT: San Diego Unified Communications, Marisa Berumen (619-847-6029); EPA, Audrey-Olushola Momoh (415-652-0424); Press Secretary, Office of Congressman Scott Peters, Kelly Davis, (858-945-0488).


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