L.A. City, School Officials Seek More Public Education Funding
Last week, the L.A. City Council called for more state dollars for public schools, while school board members voted to pursue a new parcel tax.
Last week, the L.A. City Council called for more state dollars for public schools, while school board members voted to pursue a new parcel tax.
The confusion has left key education funds in limbo.
The state says it should be coming soon.
In November, Burbank voters rejected a $.10 parcel tax measure to fund local education. Now, school district officials say the chickens are coming home to roost.
The Oakland Unified School District has voted to close a small Bay Area school amid ongoing financial woes, including a possible teachers’ strike.
Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a record $80.7 billion in new education spending as part of his $209 billion budget proposed Thursday.