California Budget Cuts Reduce Millions from School Facilities Budget

California Budget Cuts Reduce Millions from School Facilities Budget
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature have taken steps to reduce the state budget deficit. Above, Newsom meets with delegates from Norway on April 17, 2024. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times
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An agreement between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature that reduces the state’s budget shortfall by about $17.3 billion will also cut hundreds of millions from the state’s public school facilities.

The Early Action Agreement Overview, signed April 4 by the governor, reduces the estimated $73 billion budget deficit with billions in cuts, delays, fund shifts, borrowing, and deferrals, according to a fact sheet from the governor’s office.
Micaela Ricaforte
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Micaela Ricaforte covers education in Southern California for The Epoch Times. In addition to writing, she is passionate about music, books, and coffee.