
Governor Newsom’s proposed budget withholds $5.6 billion in school funding guaranteed by Proposition 98.
(That’s a loss of about $80 million for San Diego Unified!)
The timing of SDEA’s raises is tied to Prop 98 funding. In our new contract, we won a 5% raise over two years. The question isn’t if we get those raises, but when. With Prop 98 funds being held hostage by Governor Newsom, SDEA members’ raises might be delayed until Summer 2027.
This is even bigger than just our raises: California schools need the funds voters promised when they passed Prop 98! As the richest state in the country, we can and should invest in our future by investing in our public schools.
Take action!
- Sign SDEA’s petition to urge local state representatives to stand up for school funding!
- Amplify this petition to your network by sharing these posts on Facebook, Instagram, and BlueSky
- Learn more about Prop 98 and school funding from CTA’s resources
- Join educators across California in sharing your stories of how budget cuts impact you and your students.
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