California School Boards Association sues Governor Newsom over $8.8B school funding borrowing.

The California School Boards Association has sued Governor Gavin Newsom, claiming his funding plan for schools violates the state constitution and threatens future funding. The lawsuit challenges Newsom's decision to borrow $8.8 billion from the general fund to address a shortfall in the Proposition 98 funding guarantee. The association argues this undermines a long-standing safety net for school funding, while Newsom's office defends the legality of the move.

September 26, 2024
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