Education

Staff Development

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February 1, 1986 - Staff Development

Teacher Shortage

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February 1, 1986 - Teacher Shortage

Dropout Reduction

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February 1, 1986 - Dropout Reduction

The Implementation of the Master Plan For Special Education 1980-81 Through 1984-85

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December 1, 1985 - The Master Plan for Special Education (MPSE) is the program and funding framework through which California provides educational and related services to students with physical or mental disabilities and students with learning or communication problems. Under the master plan, funding is provided for special education programs, based on the cost of (a) direct instructional services and (b) ancillary support services.

A Review of Funding Alternatives for The Commission on Teacher Credentialing

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December 1, 1985 - The Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) is supported entirely by fee revenue, most of which is derived from credential and examination fees. These fees have generated adequate revenues to finance the commission in the past, but in recent years they have failed to keep pace with the commission's funding needs. Recognizing this problem, the Legislature (in the Supplemental Report of the 1984 Budget Act) directed the Legislative Analyst to examine alternatives to the present system for funding the commission. This report was prepared in response to the Legislature's directive. It (1) identifies options for funding the operations of the commission, (2) evaluates these options, and (3) provides our recommendations.

Allocation of Urban Impact Aid: A Review

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September 1, 1985 - The Urban Impact Aid (UIA) program was established by Chapter 894, Statutes of 1977 (AB 65), in order to compensate certain urban school districts for the higher costs that some believe are associated with providing education in an urban setting.

A Report on the Child Care Reimbursement System

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July 1, 1985 - A Report on the Child Care Reimbursement System

Asbestos Abatement

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February 1, 1985 - Asbestos Abatement

The Instructional Materials Program: A Sunset Review

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January 1, 1985 - This report is submitted pursuant to the "sunset" review procedures enacted by Chapter 1270, Statutes of 1983 (SB 1155). As part of the sunset process, Chapter 1270 requires the State Department of Education (SDE) to review the instructional materials program and submit its findings to the Legislature by December 1, 1983. Chapter 1270 also requires the Legislative Analyst to review the department's report and submit his own findings, comments, and recommendations regarding the program to the Legislature. The first chapter of this report describes the textbook adoption process. In Chapter II, we discuss the funding for local assistance and state operations in the instructional materials program. Chapter III consists of a commentary on the recommendations made by the SDE in its sunset review report. Chapter IV summarizes our conclusions regarding continuation of the instructional materials program.

Demonstration Programs in Reading and Mathmatics: A Review

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November 1, 1984 - This report was prepared pursuant to a requirement contained in Chapter 1270, Statutes of 1983 (SB 1155).

Demonstration Programs in Reading and Mathematics: a Review

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November 1, 1984 - This report was prepared pursuant to a requirement contained in Chapter 1270, Statutes of 1983 (SB 1155).

Overcrowded School Facilities

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December 5, 1983 - A statement to the Assembly Education Committee hearing on overcrowded school facilities. The information in this testimony includes: (1) recent funding history, (2) funding needs for school construction, and (3) the funding and revenue outlook for 1984-85.

Fiscal Effect of Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 4

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December 2, 1983 - An overview of California's current system of school finance, description of the alternative system proposed by SCA 4 and summary of the measure's fiscal effect.

Remarks to the Conference Committee on SB 813

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June 13, 1983 - Comparison of assembly and senate versions of SB 813 versus budget adopted by Conference Committee action to date as measured over Governor's proposed 1983-84 budget. Major difference between assembly and senate versions of SB 813 concerning:

1. school apportionment COLAs,
2. increase length of school day/year,
3. Serrano equalization,
4. minimum revenue guarantee,
5. one-time funds (SB 1326),
6. federal impact aid,
7. special education—five year buyout of local General Fund contribution,
8. instructional materials,
9. minimum teacher salaries, and
10. local revenue provisions.

An Overview of K-12 School Finance in California

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February 24, 1983 - An overview of California school finance, including significant changes since Proposition 13 and the outlook for fiscal year 1983-84. The material is organized in the order of (1) total education funding, (2) general aid funding, (3) categorical aid funding, and (4) school facilities funding.