President Trump’s proposed budget would reduce education spending nationwide while boosting money for school vouchers and charter schools. While most public school dollars come from states and districts, federal funds cover specific programs. California gets about $250 million from that fund, and school districts use it in different ways. Michelle King said in a statement, "The proposed cuts would decimate programs that have successfully provided our students with a high-quality education." In California, at least 15 school districts would lose $18 million collectively as a result of this cut.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 16, 2017 23:23 UTC