Proposition 88: Classroom Learning and Accountability Act

September 2006
This initiative would add a new section to the California Constitution to create an annual statewide tax of $50 on each real property parcel. Funds generated would support specific programs in the state’s public schools, including class-size reduction, textbooks and instructional materials, and safety and security measures. The proposition would also provide funds for districts to collect and maintain data. It would also provide funding for facilities for eligible schools that rank above average on the state’s Academic Performance Index (API). This two-page voter guide outlines the initiative’s key provisions and discusses the issues being raised by proponents and opponents of the measure.

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Proposición 88: Un Impuesto Predial a Nivel de Todo el Estado para Financiar la Educación