CSBA on Suspension of Proposition 98: California Students are NOT the “Demons”

SACRAMENTO, CA – CSBA Executive Director Scott P. Plotkin will be available to speak with the media today on his reaction to the governor’s budget proposal. Call 916-669-3244 to schedule an interview. Governor Schwarzenegger’s proposed budget is speculated to suspend Proposition 98 funding, thus unleashing his so-called budget wolf and demons on our students.

“California is near the bottom of the 50 states in per pupil funding with the highest academic standards in the nation,” said CSBA President Paul H. Chatman. “By suspending Proposition 98 and making crucial cuts to education, the governor’s budget will drive us even lower and reveals a shocking lack of recognition of the real needs of kids and schools. The education community will not agree to anything until and unless the governor and the legislature put all of their cards on the table, including a debate about revenues as well as expenses.”

Proposition 98, passed in 1988, provides a minimum funding guarantee for K-12 school districts, community colleges and instructional activities at state agencies. CSBA is a nonprofit association representing nearly 1,000 K-12 school districts and county offices of education throughout California.

Who: CSBA Executive Director Scott P. Plotkin

What: CSBA’s immediate response, reaction to Governor’s Proposed Budget Cuts

When: Thursday, January 10 – All day.

Contact: Call 916-669-3244 to schedule an interview with Plotkin.