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Have questions about how the state budget impacts education?
Find answers in our Budget FAQs.
On January 5, Governor Jerry Brown released his proposal for the 2011-12 California budget.
- Read the governor's budget proposal.
- Read the Independent Legislative Analyst's analysis of the governor's budget proposal.
Frequently Asked Questions About K-12 Funding in California
Q: What's the connection between the state budget and education funding?
Q: How did California rank among the states in terms of funding before the economic crisis?
Q: In what way did lower per-pupil expenditures affect California’s schools in 2008-09?
Q: How has the state and nationwide financial crisis affected California schools overall?
Q: What kinds of cuts are districts making as a result of the current economic climate?
Related EdSource publications
- School Finance Highlights 2010-11 ~ January 2011
- How California Ranks ~ September 2010
- Challenging Times: California Schools Cope with Adversity and the Imperative To Do More ~ December 2010
- Q&A: The Basics of California's School Finance System ~ January 2009
California Budget Project fact sheets: The impact of an all-cuts budget on schools by school district and county.
California Department of Education (CDE) - School Financial Emergency - Created and maintained by the CDE, this page "reports to the education community and the public on the impact of California's state budget crisis on education funding."