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2 months ago
Education

Walters: California school budgets plagued by enrollment declines, absenteeism

California's public schools heavily rely on state budget allocations based on Proposition 98 which use attendance to distribute aid.
Enrollment in California schools is declining due to factors like population shifts and decreased birth rates, leading to ongoing debates about funding distribution. [ more ]
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4 months ago
Education

Walters: Bigger California deficit could spell changes for schools

California's state budgeting process starts with projecting revenue, but these projections are often far from accurate due to the volatile taxation system.
The allocation of funds to public schools under Proposition 98 is based on these revenue projections, but the calculations are subject to interpretation and often do not align with reality. [ more ]
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