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CA SCA23

CA

Status

Introduced

5/31/2018

Primary Sponsor

Kevin de Leon

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends California Constitution Section 8 of Article XVI to include proceeds from the Baseline Schools and Colleges Subaccount (or successor fund) in the minimum state funding obligation for school districts and community college districts.

  • Augments all three tests used to calculate minimum funding requirements by adding the Baseline Schools and Colleges Subaccount proceeds to General Fund revenues and local tax proceeds.

  • Includes Baseline Schools and Colleges Subaccount proceeds in the calculation of the maintenance factor, which is the amount owed to school districts and community colleges in later fiscal years when funding falls short.

  • Updates references to "per capita General Fund revenues" throughout to specify inclusion of the Baseline Schools and Colleges Subaccount proceeds in those calculations.

  • Requires two-thirds vote in both legislative houses for passage and submission to California voters for approval.

Legislative Description

Education finance: minimum funding requirement: inclusion of taxpayer contributions.

Last Action

August 16 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

8/16/2018

Committee Referrals

Appropriations8/8/2018
Elections and Constitutional Amendments8/7/2018
Education6/7/2018
Rules5/31/2018

Full Bill Text

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