A bill that would generate over $400 million for an estimated 785 public school districts across the state to provide critically needed academic support for Black students is on its way to the California Senate Committee on Appropriations.
The projected drop in revenues significantly impacted how Newsom plans to fund California’s K-12 public education system.
Los Angeles Unified submitted a public comment letter on Monday to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in opposition of proposed eligibility restrictions for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The proposed rule change would impact millions of people, including 40,000 households in Los Angeles County.
Serious steps that must be taken to close the achievement gap and improve educational outcomes for our lowest-performing students. In September 2018, California took a huge step forward in supporting thousands of students who are being left behind academically year after year.
Legislators and education advocates came together at a press conference Wednesday April 11, to show support for a bill that they believe will help fix how education is funded for one of the lowest performing subgroups.
Black students remain disproportionately at the lowest achievement levels