On Thursday, January 10, Governor Schwarzenegger released his state budget proposal. The proposal seeks to address the state’s estimated $14 billion deficit by making the largest reduction to education funding in California history. For 2008-09, the Governor proposes that the Legislature suspend Proposition 98 (the minimum funding guarantee for schools) and cut $4.4 billion (more than 9%) in education funds. The Governor also proposes $400 million in education funding reductions in the current 2007-08 budget year.
Education stakeholders want to know “What Can I Do?” to protect the students of California. As the legislature and Governor consider these proposed cuts, it’s important for them to hear from these stakeholders. Here are some websites that include information on how to contact the Governor and legislators along with sample letters and details on Proposition 98.
- SDUSD Employees: Administrative Circular 78 – Prohibited Use of District Facilities or Employee Time for Campaign Activities
- Ninth District PTA
www.NinthDistrictPTA.org
Ninth District PTA Budget Alert
Ninth District PTA Fact vs. Spin
- California State PTA
www.capta.org
Flunk the Budget Fact! Sheet: English | Spanish
Flunk the Budget Sample Letters: English | Spanish - Association of California School Administrators
www.acsa.org/news/budget_watch_2008.cfm - Education Coalition to Protect Our Students
www.ProtectOurStudents.org - California Teachers Association (CTA)
http://www.cta.org/ - Elected Officials Representing San Diego Unified
- Recent Budget News Stories
