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                     BAD NEWS BUDGET                    

Governor Schwarzenegger’s initial budget proposal will require budget cuts in nearly all areas of the state, including if ultimately passed, cutting of hundreds of dollars in classroom spending for every California student. Although this is what has been described as the opening act of a three act play, (Budget Proposal, May Revised, Adopted Budget) these initial projections are very bad news for the students in California’s public schools. More specifically, the Governor has proposed to NOT fund COLA and CUT revenue limit funding by an additional 2.05% for an overall deficit of 6.99% in 2008-2009.  These are the opening salvos of a budget battle that will take place over the next several months. CTA is working diligently to avert what might become one of the worst budget years for education in recent memory.  As TVEA/CTA members, we should arm ourselves with the knowledge of these events so that we may respond appropriately when it becomes necessary to do so.

Talking Points on Governor’s Proposed State Budget
Education Coalition Talking Points on Governor’s 2008-09 Budget Proposal