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  • CA: $3 billion plan for struggling state schools is revealed (SB 1133, supported by Gub and CTA)

    08/30/2006 9:59:07 AM PDT · by NormsRevenge · 29 replies · 273+ views
    San Diego Union - Tribune ^ | 8/30/06 | Ed Mendel
    SACRAMENTO – A sweeping $3 billion agreement to give hundreds of low-performing schools smaller classes, more qualified teachers and additional counselors was revealed yesterday by the Schwarzenegger administration and the California Teachers Association. The proposal would create one of the largest pilot programs in state history, targeting 600 struggling schools heavily populated with minority students. As the Legislature worked feverishly to complete business for the year by tomorrow night's deadline, lawmakers also advanced several notable bills that would: Provide prescription drug discounts for about 5 million uninsured or underinsured residents. Make illegal immigrant students eligible for higher education financial aid...