Government Relations / CA Budget Process

SDUSD receives the vast majority of its funding from the State of California. Consequently, SDUSD is involved in the state budget process and works closely with the Legislature and Executive branch to advocate for the resources needed to serve San Diego students.

Recent State Budget Information

Legislative Analyst's Office: Fiscal Forecast Report and Webcast (November 2009)
Senate Budget Committee: Final Action Report on Education Funding (November 2009)

General Budget Information Resources

California Department of Finance
The Department of Finance provides budget information and monthly updates on the state's financial situation as part of the Governor's Cabinet. Both the Governor's budget proposal in January and the revision in May are available at this site for download and viewing.

California Legislative Analyst's Office
The Legislative Analyst's Office provides fiscal and policy advice to the Legislature. Historically, one of the most important responsibilities of the office has been to analyze the annual Governor's budget and publish detailed reviews. They recently produced a basic tutorial on Proposition 98, the voter-approved initiative that provides a minimum funding guarantee for school districts.

For more information on the current budget crisis, visit the district's Budget Crisis homepage.