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Timar, Thomas B. – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1994
Court-imposed school finance equalization and tax limitation measures in California have created a centralized system of school finance. Political tensions and conflict that have arisen from this centralized control are discussed, with reference to the Serrano mandate and categorical funding. (SLD)
Descriptors: Categorical Aid, Centralization, Conflict, Court Litigation

Wickert, Donald – Journal of Education Finance, 1985
This article reviews the current status of school finance in California in the aftermath of Proposition 13 and the Serrano v. Priest decision (which required determination of school funding on some basis other than district property wealth). Specific trends and directions regarding reform issues of the future are identified. (TE)
Descriptors: Budgeting, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Equalization Aid
HIRSCH, WERNER Z.; AND OTHERS – 1964
THIS STUDY DEVELOPED AN INTEGRATED FRAMEWORK FOR THE ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL SPILLOVERS, HAND-IN-HAND WITH A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO THE CONCEPTS OF COSTS AND BENEFITS ARISING FROM PUBLIC SUPPORT OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION. EMPHASIS WAS ON WAYS IN WHICH SPILLOVERS MAY AFFECT LOCAL DECISION-MAKING. ABSTRACT CONCEPTS WERE DEVELOPED AND APPLIED TO…
Descriptors: Community Support, Decision Making Skills, Economics, Educational Finance
Rodda, Albert S. – 1986
This paper traces the development of state and local funding mechanisms which support community college education in California. Part 1 considers the history of California community college finance, looking at California public education in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the development of the state's junior colleges from 1907 to the…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Finance, Educational History, Finance Reform
Zoglin, Mary Lou – 1977
This paper reviews the rationale for community services education and the effects of different methods of financing adult education programs. Two case studies of community services financing in California are reported to illustrate different approaches toward financing permissible under state statute. The College of San Mateo finances its…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Case Studies, Community Colleges, Community Services
McIntyre, Chuck – 1980
Based on an examination of the socioeconomic factors likely to affect community college financing in California from 1980 to 1985, this report presents recommendations for community college fiscal legislation during the state's 1981-82 legislative session. The report first outlines 17 assumptions concerning future trends in community college…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Capital Outlay (for Fixed Assets), Community Colleges, Educational Finance
Arrington, Ronald – 1979
The role of the state in funding California's community colleges may change in the wake of Proposition 13 cutbacks. Any system of statewide support must be developed around several assumptions: (1) state support will increase; (2) the college mission will remain unchanged; (3) educational demand will continue to play a substantial role in how the…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Economic Change, Educational Finance, Finance Reform
Sandeen, Garnet Godfrey – 1990
In 1990, a study was conducted of 10 Southern California community colleges to determine the effect of a 1978 tax reform/limitation initiative (Proposition 13) on the funding and scope of their community service programs. The study involved a review of community services literature, an examination of relevant college records, and interviews with…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Case Studies, Community Colleges, Community Services
Odden, Allan – 1990
After being placed on the back burner during the 1980s, school finance is again a major issue. In the 1970s, reliance on property taxes created school district disparities because of unequal tax bases. Legislative reforms enacted between 1971 and 1985 had the following characteristics: school finance formulas were revamped; the state role in…
Descriptors: Educational Equity (Finance), Educational Finance, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education
Callan, Patrick M. – Chabot College Journal, 1979
Declining enrollments and fiscal stringency in the 1980's and 1990's must be met by a new management style if higher education in California is to maintain quality and meet the educational needs of the public. Unlike the situation in the 1960's and 1970's, higher education is now faced with a no-growth situation brought about by: (1) fewer young…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Budgeting, College Administration, Community Colleges
Los Angeles Community Coll. District, CA. – 1978
Three reports are presented that address the problem of implementing 1978-79 contingency plans developed by the Los Angeles Community College District in response to a June 1978 property tax reduction initiative, Proposition 13. Report No. 1 provides an overview of district problems resulting from the tax limitation measure. Fiscal and educational…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Budgets, Community Colleges, Educational Finance

Wood, Christine T. – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1985
This paper described findings from a three-year study on the impact of California legislation reforming the gifted and talented program. Results were concentrated in four areas: (1) population changes, (2) effect of new categories, (3) racial/ethnic changes, and (4) impact of funding formula. (LMO)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Legislation, Educational Policy
Medrich, Elliot A.; Rubin, Victor – 1983
This analysis is the first in a series of seven reports on the ways that the urban fiscal crisis has affected children. It discusses the issue in general, and provides an overview of the other reports. Over the past 100 years, all levels of government have developed public services responsible for the health, education, protection and physical and…
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Economic Change, Economic Factors, Economic Research
SULLIVAN, NEIL V. – 1968
THE BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA, PLAN FOR DESEGREGATING THE CITY'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IS REVIEWED IN THIS REPORT. THE PLAN DEALS WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION, INSTRUCTIONAL NEEDS AND CHANGE, TRANSPORTATION, AND FINANCING REQUIREMENTS. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT THE CITY HAVE FOUR EXPANDED ATTENDANCE ZONES, EACH CONTAINING ONE SCHOOL WITH GRADES ONE…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Bus Transportation, Desegregation Plans, Educational Finance
California State Postsecondary Education Commission, Sacramento. – 1977
In order to analyze the California system of community college finance within a national context, a review of recent literature was followed by an intensive study and survey of eight states, chosen to illustrate alternative solutions to California financing problems. National trends among community colleges that emerged included (1) the…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Finance, Educational Trends, Equal Education