Prop 1 Educational Programs and Operations Information
Proposition 1 funds approximately 15% of day-to-day operations in all of our schools. These are essential services that the state does not fully pay for, but that families and students rely on each day.
What does the Prop 1 Levy Fund?
- Student-focused staffing
- High quality individualized learning and instruction
- Programs that enrich, inspire and prepare students
Student-Focused Staffing (positions not funded by the state)
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Teachers to ensure smaller class sizes and more individual attention.
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Nurses so every school has access to health professionals who keep students safe and healthy.
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Counselors who provide social-emotional supports, mental health care, and academic guidance.
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Librarians and library staff who spark curiosity, teach research and digital skills, and support 21st-century learning.
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Paraeducators who assist students with unique learning needs and support inclusive classrooms.
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Safety and security staff who help maintain a welcoming and safe environment for all students.
High-Quality and Individualized Learning & Instruction
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Up-to-date online and printed curriculum, learning materials, and classroom resources.
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Support for Special Education
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Support for multilingual learners (MLL)
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Support for K-5, 6-8 and future 9-12 Dual Language programs
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Support for alternative education programs
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Support for students experiencing homelessness
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Supports for students in foster care
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Instructional tools that help teachers personalize learning for students at all levels.
Programs That Enrich, Inspire, and Prepare Students
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Early learning programs that build strong literacy, numeracy, and school readiness.
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College and career readiness programs that help students access real-world experiences and plan for life after graduation.
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Arts and music programs that cultivate innovation, creativity and confidence.
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Athletics, and extracurricular activities that keep students engaged, connected, and inspired.
