Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposed budget for 2008-09 has sent shock waves through the education community. He has recommended a $4.8 billion cut for K-14 education, on top of a $400 million reduction for education in the current year. The net effect is about $750 less per student than
K-12 education would normally receive or about $18,750 per classroom.

EdSource's new analysis of the budget provides an evenhanded look at the governor's proposal. It outlines the immediate impacts it is expected to have on California school districts as they complete this school year and plan for the next.

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