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| March 18th | Davis signed four budget reduction bills, including $2.2 billion in mid-year (2002-2003) education cuts. However, according to the Legislative Analysts Office, no programs were cut. | More Info |
| March 15th | March 15th was the deadline for school districts to issue pink slips to public school teachers and staff. An estimated 30,000 teachers statewide received lay-off warnings. | More Info |
San Francisco Chronicle:
Boom times gone, teachers await pink slips
Saturday is deadline for lay-off notices
San Jose Mercury News:
School districts ready pink slips