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| 2008-09 Budget
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May Revision of the Governor's Budget
May 14, 2008
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger released the May revision of his 2008-09 budget on May 14th. This revised budget provides an update of revenues, expenditures, and reserve estimates for the state. They are based on the latest economic forecast, plus, for education, changes in school attendance figures. Given the state's current fiscal crisis, this revised budget proposal is likely to just be the start of a lengthy debate in Sacramento. State law calls for the Legislature to submit a budget by mid-June, but many experts say it could be well into the summer before this occurs.
The Governor’s Budget for 2008–09 Proposes Historic Cuts for Education
February 5, 2008
Note: This brief is based on the governor's January budget proposal
Gov. Schwarzenegger’s proposed budget for 2008–09 has sent shock waves through the education community. He has recommended a $4.8 billion cut for K-14 education, on top of a $400 million reduction for education in the current year. The net effect is about $750 less per student than K-12 education would normally receive or about $18,750 per classroom.
This brief describes the governor’s proposal and outlines the immediate impacts it is expected to have on California school districts as they complete this school year and plan for the next.
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| Explanations and Commentary
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FCMAT Budget Teleconferences:
The Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team webcast a live teleconference of legislators, government officials, and education stakeholders discussing the governor's revised budget on May 16.
FCMAT also streamed a live teleconference of the LAO's analysis of the proposed 2008-09 budget in February.
Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning: Impact on Teacher Quality
In its March 2008 Center View commentary, the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning (CFTL) relates the current state budget situation, and impending teacher layoffs, to the state’s long term efforts to improve teacher quality.
Legislative Analyst's Office: Analysis and Alternatives
The Legislative Analyst's Office reports on the state's gap between revenues and expenditures, and proposes solutions. They also have a briefing that reports specifically on Proposition 98, and includes projections. The LAO overview of the governor's budget has been released. The LAO also released an alternative budget plan on February 20, 2008.
California Budget Project: Budget Summary
The nonprofit, nonpartisan California Budget Project (CBP) summarizes the proposed budget, including its education provisions. (January 11, 2008)
California Department of Finance: Budget Summary
The California Department of Finance provides a summary of the governor's proposed budget, as well as detailed information about specific agencies and program areas, on its budget website.
Governor's Education Website
The governor's education site discusses reform ideas mentioned in his State of the State speech. The site also includes a video blog by Secretary of Education David Long.
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Additional Information on School Finance
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EdSource's school finance publications provide context for understanding the upcoming proposals and debates related to the 2008-09 budget.
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Questions?
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Do you have questions about the budget and school funding that you would like to see addressed on this website?
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