The Legislative Analyst's Office has just issued the following report:  Proposition 98 Primer  (February 8, 2005)

Proposition 98 is a complex formula for setting a minimum annual funding level for K-12 schools and community colleges. This primer is intended to assist the Legislature in understanding the basic "mechanics" of the proposition and showing how it has affected school spending since its passage in 1988. We also describe the Governor's proposed changes to Proposition 98 and discuss our concerns about how they would diminish legislative budget authority. (14 pp.)

Available in the following formats:
HTML: http://www.lao.ca.gov/2005/prop_98_primer/prop_98_primer_020805.htm
Adobe Acrobat:
http://www.lao.ca.gov/2005/prop_98_primer/prop_98_primer_020805.pdf

April 26, 2005
Subject: Equalization Funding Appeal to Governor Schwarzenegger

Between now and the release of the Governor's May revision to his proposed budget (due out May 13, 2005), our letter writing/lobbying campaign will focus exclusively on ensuring the second installment of equalization funding for community colleges is included. Please take a moment to take the following two actions:

1. Please call the Governor's office in San Diego at (619) 525-4641. Tell them: "I'm calling to urge the Governor to include the second installment of $80 million in equalization funding for community colleges in his May revise.

2. Please print out, sign and mail or fax (619) 525-4640 the attached letter to Governor Schwarzenegger calling on him to include the $80 million. Open this letter in Microsoft Word and replace your name with my name.
Remember to sign your letter before mailing or faxing it off to the Governor.

That's all it takes!