2015-16 state education budget by the numbers

June 23, 2015

The $115.4 billion state budget that Gov. Jerry Brown signed on June 24 and takes effect July 1 is full of numbers – big ones when it comes to record high spending for K-12 schools and community colleges. Here are some of the key dollar amounts, including funding for new programs, for 2015-16.

$68.4 billion: The projected minimum guarantee in 2015-16 for Proposition 98, the primary source of funding for K-12 schools, community colleges and state preschool.

$75.9 billion: Total budgeted spending in 2015-16 for K-12, including federal funds, school construction bonds and non-Prop. 98 contributions to school employee pensions. (Update: When additional local school revenues, including parcel taxes, property sales. some federal funds paid directly to districts and transportation fees are included, the total rises to $83 billion, according to the Department of Finance.)

$59.5 billion: Portion of Prop. 98 in 2015-16 going to K-12.

$7.9 billion: Portion of Prop. 98 in 2015-16 going to community colleges.

K-12 one-time spending

K-12 ongoing spending

Community colleges

State preschool

Remaining debt to K-12 schools after 2015-16

Sources: Legislative Analyst’s Office, California Department of Finance, Assembly Bill 104 (trailer bill).

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