K thru 12 Education

Kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) education programs provide a variety of academic and support services primarily to pupils between the ages of three and nineteen. The programs equip California's young people with the skills to become successful adults, achieve career goals, obtain gainful employment and pursue higher education. The services include standards-based academic instruction, special education, vocational and career preparatory programs, child care and development, teacher recruitment and development and adult education and remedial instruction, among other services.

The Budget includes $66.3 billion ($40.5 billion General Fund and $25.8 billion other funds) for K-12 education programs. This reflects and increase of $2.8 billion ($495.4 million General Fund and $2.3 billion other funds) or 4.4 percent over the revised 2006-07 budget. The funding by program proposed for K-12 education is shown in Figure K12-01. More notable funding changes are further described below.

As a result of a steady decline in birth rates throughout the 1990s, attendance growth in public schools is declining (see Figure K12-02). For the current year, K-12 average daily attendance (ADA) is estimated to be 5,941,000, a decrease of 23,000 or 0.39 percent from the 2005-06 fiscal year. For the budget year, the Administration estimates K-12 ADA will decrease by an additional 23,000 or 0.39 percent to 5,918,000.

 Pie chart displaying proposed 2007-08 K-12 education expenditures for all funds, by program. Apportionments is $36.5 billion or 55%. Child Development is $2.3 billion or 3.5%. Pupil Assessment is $118 million or 0.2%. Categorical Programs is $12.6 billion or 18.9%. Child Nutrition is $1.7 billion or 2.6%. Department of Education Operations and Capital Outlay is $357 million or 0.5%. Special Education is $4.7 billion or 7%. Teachers Retirement System Contributions is $966 million or 1.5%. School Facilities Aid Program is $3.9 billion or 5.9%. Other is $160 million or 0.3%. General Obligation Bonds is $2.2 billion or 3.3%. Adult Education is $825 million or 1.3%.

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
PRINTABLE BUDGET DOCUMENTS Back to Top
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Back to Top
Proposed Budget Detail - K thru 12 Education
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