Education

Remarks to the Conference Committee on SB 813

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June 13, 1983 - Comparison of assembly and senate versions of SB 813 versus budget adopted by Conference Committee action to date as measured over Governor's proposed 1983-84 budget. Major difference between assembly and senate versions of SB 813 concerning:

1. school apportionment COLAs,
2. increase length of school day/year,
3. Serrano equalization,
4. minimum revenue guarantee,
5. one-time funds (SB 1326),
6. federal impact aid,
7. special education—five year buyout of local General Fund contribution,
8. instructional materials,
9. minimum teacher salaries, and
10. local revenue provisions.

An Overview of K-12 School Finance in California

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February 24, 1983 - An overview of California school finance, including significant changes since Proposition 13 and the outlook for fiscal year 1983-84. The material is organized in the order of (1) total education funding, (2) general aid funding, (3) categorical aid funding, and (4) school facilities funding.

Community Education of Children Residing in State Hospitals

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February 1, 1983 - The Departments of Developmental Services (DDS) and Mental Health (DMH) administer programs for developmentally and mentally disabled persons at 11 state hospitals. The State Department of Education (SDE) and local education agencies (county offices of education and school districts) are responsible for providing community-based education and related services to children with special needs.