Election publications and pages

February 5, 2008 Election Information In this Presidential Primary election, the political parties in California will select a candidate to run in the November General Election. In addition, voters will have three initiatives to consider, including one—Proposition 92—that would change the funding and governance of California’s community colleges. The other two initiatives are Proposition 91, Transportation Funding, and Proposition 93, Limits on Legislators’ Terms in Office. MORE

Proposition 1D: Kindergarten–University Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2006 (September 2006) If passed, Proposition 1D would provide $10.4 billion to support new school construction, modernization of existing schools, and the replacement of portables with permanent classrooms in overcrowded schools. This two-page voter guide outlines the proposition’s key provisions, discusses California’s need for K–12 classrooms in the context of its current debt load, and gives a brief explanation of the positions of proponents and opponents of the measure. Free download. MORE

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. This two-page voter guide outlines the initiative’s key provisions and discusses the issues being raised by proponents and opponents of the measure. Free download. MORE

Proposition 82: Preschool Education (April 2006) This 4-page election brief offers an impartial analysis of Proposition 82, which will be on the California ballot on June 6, 2006. This initiative would make preschool available free for all 4-year-olds in California regardless of family income by raising the tax rate on the state’s high-income earners. Free download. MORE

Proposition 76: State Spending and School Funding Limits (September 2005) This two-page voter guide describes Proposition 76, which would create a new limit on how much the state government can spend each year, and grant the governor power to adjust state expenditures during the course of the budget year. It would also make significant changes in how the Proposition 98 minimum funding guarantee for education works. Free download. MORE

Proposition 74: Waiting Period for Permanent Teaching Status and Dismissal Procedures (September 2005) This two-page voter guide describes Proposition 74, which would change employment terms for certificated school employees, including teachers. Free download. MORE

Other State Propositions on the November 8, 2005 Ballot (September 2005) This page provides information about propositions 75 and 77 on the November 8, 2005 special election ballot, including their backgrounds, provisions, fiscal impacts, possible impact on education, and links. MORE

State Propositions 1A and 72 None of the numerous propositions on the November 2004 state ballot directly relate to education. However, Proposition 1A and Proposition 72 have a potential impact. MORE

Proposition 98 guarantees a minimum level of funding for public schools (October 2006) This one-page publication explains the effects of Proposition 98 on California school funding as of 2006. Also available in Spanish. Free download. MORE

Proposition 55: Bonds to construct and modernize public education facilities (January 2004) This two-page voter guide describes the $12.3 billion school bond that passed in the March 2004 election. Also available in Spanish. Free download. MORE

Voter Guide: Proposition 49 (September 2002) Proposition 49, passed in November 2002, greatly increased and made permanent California’s financial commitment to before- and after-school programs for students in elementary and middle schools. In preparation for the vote, EdSource prepared this four-page guide which analyzes the proposition and summarizes the major arguments pro and con. Also available in Spanish. Free download. MORE

Voter Guide: Proposition 47 (September 2002) Proposition 47 passed in 2002 provided general obligation bonds for construction and modernization of education facilities. In preparation for the vote, EdSource prepared this guide which analyzes the proposition and summarizes the major arguments pro and con. Also available in Spanish. Free download. MORE

Proposition 38: Making Vouchers Available to All K–12 Students (September 2000) Had voters passed it, Proposition 38 would have provided tax-free scholarships (vouchers) for private school tuition to the parents of all California K–12 students. This measure also addressed school funding issues. Our eight-page report, written prior to the election, explores the implications for students, the state budget, and the education system in California. Free download. MORE

Proposition 39: Relying on a Super-Majority To Approve Local School Bond Measures (September 2000) Proposition 39 reduced from two-thirds to 55% the vote school districts and community colleges need to authorize local general obligation bonds for school construction. This four-page report describes that measure and arguments for and against it. Free download. MORE