Governor's May proposal to reform K-14 mandates

Last Updated:	5/24/2011
Budget Issue:	Governor's May proposal to reform K-14 mandates
Program:	Education Mandates
Finding or Recommendation:	Adopt Governor's May proposal to eliminate half of all K-14 mandates and reduce total claims by roughly $96 million. In addition to significantly reducing costs, the proposal would (1) provide a clear framework for identifying which types of activities are worth requiring of all districts, (2) set the groundwork for a system that is more transparent and equitable as well as less cumbersome for districts, and (3) allow policy committees to decide how to treat specific mandates moving forward.