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California's Education System:
A 2019 Guide

Staff
Sara Cortez
(916) 319-8348
Special Education, Preschool, Child Nutrition, and Facilities
Kenneth Kapphahn
(916) 319-8339
Proposition 98, School District Budgets, School Transportation
Lisa Qing
(916) 319-8306
California Community Colleges
Michael Alferes
(916) 319-8338
Local Control Funding Formula, Charter Schools, Alternative Schools, High School Career Technical Education
Natalie Gonzalez
(916) 319-8320
California State University, Student Financial Aid
Dylan Hawksworth-Lutzow
(916) 319-8308
Child Care, Expanded Learning, Teachers, and Education Technology
Edgar Cabral
(916) 319-8343
Deputy Legislative Analyst: K-12 Education
Jennifer Pacella
(916) 319-8332
Deputy Legislative Analyst: Higher Education
Florence Bouvet
(916) 319-8310
University of California; College of the Law, San Francisco; California State Library

Publications

Education

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Report

Class Size Reduction

February 19, 2003 - We review recent research on class size reduction (CSR) which uncovered three major findings: (1) the effect of CSR on student achievement is inconclusive; (2) California's CSR program contributed to a decline in teacher quality; and (3) California's CSR program generated inequitable distribution of fully qualified teachers.

Report

Basic Aid Districts

February 19, 2003 - We recommend the Legislature approve the Governor's proposal to reduce basic aid payments by $15.3 million in 2002-03 and eliminate them entirely in 2003-04 for a savings of $17.8 million.

Report

Revenue Limits and Discretionary Funds

February 19, 2003 - We recommend that the Legislature (1) not fund revenue limit equalization as proposed by the Governor ($250 million), and (2) delay revenue limit equalization until a year when Proposition 98 can fund growth, cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), and pay off any remaining deferrals.

Report

Proposition 98 Mandates

February 19, 2003 - We recommend that the Legislature increase funding for Proposition 98 mandates by $100 million and include $199 million for school district mandates in our proposed Core Services Block Grant.

Report

Governor's Categorical Program Reform Proposal

February 19, 2003 - We recommend the Legislature consolidate 62 programs into five block grants. Districts would report to the state key fiscal and outcome data on each grant.

Report

K-12 Education Introduction

February 19, 2003 - A discussion of budgetary and enrollment trends in the K-12 Education area.

Report

Proposition 98 Budget-Year Priorities

February 19, 2003 - The Governor's budget offers a reasonable set of solutions for addressing the 2003-04 budget situation. We highlight a number of areas, however, that are worthy of careful consideration and deliberation.

Report

2002-03 Mid-Year Revisions: Proposition 98

February 19, 2003 - Responding to Governor's mid-year budget proposal, the Legislature provided Proposition 98 funding $289 million higher than proposed by the Governor.

Report

Analysis of the 2003-04 Budget Bill, Education Chapter

February 19, 2003 - Analysis of the 2003-04 Budget Bill, Education Chapter

Presentation

CalWORKs Stage 3 Child Care

February 11, 2003 - Summary of CalWORKs Stage 3 Child Care.

Handout

Overview of Program Funding for English Language Learners

February 6, 2003 - Assembly Education Informational Hearing on February 5, 2003.

Handout

Overview of Current-Year Proposition 98 Reductions

January 15, 2003 - Background on alternative proposal on current-year reductions.

Presentation

Early Care and Education Public Policy Forum 2002

October 23, 2002 - Presentation by Elizabeth Hill for Early Care and Education Public Policy Forum 2002

Report

Review of School Crime Reporting

May 15, 2002 - Much of the data being reported to the Legislature and the public regarding crimes on school campuses is of questionable use for the development of effective policies for crime prevention and thus is not serving the legislative intent behind the school crime reporting system. We recommend budget bill language to correct this problem.

Report

Supplemental Analysis of The 2002-03 Governor's Budget for Child Care

April 25, 2002 - We review options and recommendations for the Legislature to consider in funding and reforming the state’s subsidized child care system.