Proposition 8

Public Schools. Permanent Class Size Reduction. Parent-Teacher Councils. Teacher Credentialing. Pupil Suspension for Drug Possession.

November 03, 1998

 


This measure makes various changes to the state's education system (grades kindergarten through twelve--K-12). Specifically, it: (1) creates a state Office of the Chief Inspector of Public Schools, (2) Increases the responsibilities of school site councils and principals, (3) alters the state qualifications that must be met by teachers in California, (4) requires teachers to keep lesson plans on the subjects they teach, and (5) prevents the state from reducing funding for the existing kindergarten through grade three (K-3) class size reduction program. Mandates the expulsion of students possessing unlawful drugs at school.