Program Enhancements and Other Budget Adjustments
Expanding Career Technical Education

In an ever-evolving economy, Californians need multiple pathways to rewarding and productive careers. The Administration remains committed to expanding opportunities for high school and community college students to take high-quality, academically rigorous career technical education (CTE) courses.

Since the Governor launched his CTE initiative in 2005, the state has made significant investments aimed at reinvigorating CTE programs. As a result of investments beginning in 2005-06, we have begun to restore the capacity and vitality of CTE programs. California is making significant progress in building CTE programs that will provide students with additional options and opportunities and help to meet the changing demands of California business and industry.

The Governor's Budget proposes $52 million to expand CTE course offerings and programs. These resources include $20 million in Community College base funding for CTE programs as well as the $32 million in new funding provided pursuant to Chapter 751, Statutes of 2006 (SB 1133). (For additional information, see the Higher Education Chapter.)
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CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS for K thru 12 Education Back to Top

 Major Accomplishments in 2006-07
 Proposed K-12 Education Spending for 2007-08
 Program Enhancements and Other Budget Adjustments
  Total Funding for K-12 Education
  Proposition 98 Guarantee
  California State Teachers' Retirement System Purchasing Power Protection
  Addressing the Teacher Shortage
  Providing Online, User-Friendly Information on Schools
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  New Resources and Tools for Low-Performing Schools
  Preparing Students to Graduate from High School
  Improving Student Health
  Other Policy Issues
PRINTABLE BUDGET DOCUMENTS Back to Top
Budget Summary - K thru 12 Education (pdf * - 138K) -
Provides this entire K thru 12 Education Chapter in pdf format.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Back to Top
Proposed Budget Detail - K thru 12 Education
Displays Proposed Budget Detail information for K thru 12 Education.