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Here are the facts.....Republicans are again attacking
education.

Last year, Governor Schwarzenegger made a lot of promises:

To K-14 education, higher education, and local government

Plus a “no new taxes” pledge

This year, he is keeping all those promises except for the
one to K-14 education

His budget reneges on the “Deal” that limited the 2004-05
suspension of Proposition 98 to $2.0 billion

Plus, his long-term budget solutions are a frontal assault
on Proposition 98

Would eliminate hope of restoring entire $3.7 billion in
cumulative Proposition 98 cuts remaining after 2005-06

Would allow across-the-board mid-year cuts in the future –
turning Proposition 98 into a ratchet-down mechanism

The Governor’s proposals:

Increase the ongoing cut from the 2004-05 “Deal” from $2.0
billion to $3.1 billion
(Including rescinding a $300 mi...See More


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