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| Education | ||
| Aug 15th | The state's standardized test scores released, showing students improved. | More Info |
| Aug 2nd | Governor Davis signed 'compromise budget', education spared the worst cuts. | More Info |
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Los Angeles Times:
Most Schools Do Better, but 925 Come Up Short
Students Aren't the Only Ones Challenged by the State Exams
Sacramento Bee:
More kids meet state standards
San Jose Mercury News:
Students improve on standards tests
Schools fall short of U.S. goals
Contra Costa Times:
School scores up statewide for fifth year
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Overview
On August 2nd, Gov. Davis signed the 2003-2004 State Budget. Despite deep cuts to many programs, K-12 education was spared the worst cuts. The 2003-2004 spending plan for schools is essentially the same as Davis proposed in his May budget proposal.
K-12 education funding highlights include:
- Proposition 98 funding was fully funded, allowing for $6,887 per pupil.
- Some programs did receive cuts, including summer school, supplies and maintenance.
