Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger : proposed two budgets

In a year when schools have been pummeled by budget cuts, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed two budgets that will continue to eliminate money to the already struggling state education system. The two proposals were released just days before Tuesday's special election as part of Schwarzenegger's May revision. One plan is based on voter approval of Propositions 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, and 1E. The other proposal is based on the rejection of the ballot measures. Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell said the proposals offer a choice between devastating and horrific cuts to public schools. "I am heartsick at the prospect that public schools in California are being asked to absorb between $800 million and $1.4 billion in the final month of the traditional school year, and then an additional $1.6 billion to $4.2 billion in the next school year," O'Connell said. "If approved, these proposed cuts would be added to the $11.6 billion in cuts to schools approved last February." Thursday's budget proposal also detailed ways the state will try to close its $15.4 billion gap.

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