6110 Department of Education
Major Program Changes
  • The Budget includes an increase of $53.6 million in ongoing and one-time Proposition 98 funding in 2011-12 for the Emergency Repair Program.

  • The Budget proposes to increase $36.1 million Federal Trust Fund in 2011-12 to reflect growth of nutrition programs at schools and other participating agencies.

  • The Budget proposes to increase $12.0 million Federal Trust Fund in 2011-12 for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, which provides additional free fresh fruit or vegetable snacks to students during the school day.

  • This Budget includes an increase of $3 million Proposition 98 General Fund to provide categorical funding to new schools commencing operations in 2011-12.

  • This Budget includes a one-time increase of $5 million General Fund to augment the Charter School Revolving Loan Fund, which provides low-interest startup loans to new charter schools.

  • The Budget proposes to increase $274,000 General Fund for the State Board of Education to fund three redirected positions necessary for additional analytical support and informational services. This proposal coincides with statewide efforts to streamline government and the elimination of the Office of the Secretary of Education resulting in a net General Fund savings of approximately $1.6 million.

  • The Budget proposes to replace $93.9 million Proposition 98 General Fund in 2010-11 with one-time Proposition 98 savings for Special Education. This adjustment will have no net impact on Special Education funding.

  • The Budget includes a decrease of $716 million Proposition 98 General Fund in 2011-12 for all Department direct service child care programs, except Preschool, by eliminating eligibility for 11 and 12 year olds, eliminating eligibility for all families with incomes above 60 percent of the State Median Income, and reducing state subsidies across the board. It is noted also that a corresponding $34 million General Fund decrease is made to Stage 1 Child Care in the Department of Social Services budget related to eliminating eligibility for 11 and 12-year old children for a total solution of $750 million.