Newsom's final budget unlocks a $22B boost for California schools
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California's 2026-27 budget, Newsom's final as governor, includes a surprise $22 billion boost for TK-12 and community colleges, lifting Prop 98 per-student funding to a record $20,427 and funding one-time and ongoing programs—such as sustaining community schools, teacher residencies, reading screenings, and expanded college and career pathways—while awaiting May revisions and legislative negotiations amid potential federal cuts.
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