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The following are excerpts from statements issued by education leaders or from comments made in interviews with EdSource
K-12 Schools
I strongly support the student-weighted formula for determining how much money school districts should receive. Under this proposal, our district will receive new funds that allow us to address our structural deficit. While this may not allow any increases to programs, I believe this will help preserve the instructional calendar and continue the strides we are making in producing college- and career-ready students. – Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent John Deasy
California State PTA supports the objective to improve the school funding system so that it is more rational, transparent, accountable, and provides additional resources for the students who need them most. We appreciate the governor’s recognition that those closest to schools should have an increased say in school funding decisions. – California State PTA President Carol Kocivar
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