Schools face funding riddle with new state budget

10-26-2010

By Diana Lambert/Sacramento Bee

The new state budget looks like one that would make California school officials happy. State legislators restored $1.7 billion to schools, cut by the governor in his May budget revision. But lawmakers deferred payment until next July, and education leaders – weary from years of cuts – don't trust that the money will make it to schools. The budget also suspended Proposition 98, which guarantees a minimum funding level for public education. This resulted in a loss of $4.3 billion to schools, according to School Services of California Inc., a consulting firm that advises school districts. An unexpected budget twist has added to the angst. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed $133 million in mental health funding for special education, essentially shifting responsibility for providing services from counties to school districts. Districts aren't quite sure what to do. (more…)

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