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schools from additional cuts is reflected in two key sentences in his budget documents that underscore the importance of education and spotlight how pervasive the cuts have been: “The Budget recognizes that the education of California’s children is a core function of government. It also recognizes that education has borne a dis- proportionate share of budget reductions in recent years.” These financial realities led struction Tom Torlakson to pro- claim that California’s schools are in a financial crisis and the state must find new revenues to help fund public education. The governor has asked the BAD-11-07-10594.CTA 11/29/07 3:17 PM Page 1**dhynoski�**Users:dhynoski:Desktop:Work in Progress:11/29:BAD-11-07-105 Superintendent of Public In- Legislature to act quickly on his budget proposal. In fact, he is hoping to have the spending plan adopted within 60 days of Jan. 31, much earlier than the June 15 deadline set by the state consti- tution. The governor is also call- ing on lawmakers to approve the tax-extension revenue measure one sketched out in the state constitution: The governor pro- poses a preliminary budget in January and then issues a revised budget proposal in mid-May that takes into account updated rev- enue and expenditure estimates. The state constitution requires a fiscal emergency, under terms of Proposition 58, has greatly ac- celerated the timeline. LEN FELDMAN quickly so that it can go to voters in a special election prior to the June budget deadline. The actions create an accel- erated unusual timeline for the new budget. The normal timeline is the the Legislature to review the gov- ernor’s budget proposals, make changes, and then send a final document to him for his signa- ture by June 15. The constitution allows the governor to reduce expenditures in the budget, which should be signed before July 1, the start of the state’s new fiscal year. The governor’s declaration of Enjoy the rewards. Get something back for your everyday purchases. Use your California Teachers Association Visa® Card with WorldPoints® rewards from Bank of America, and you’ll earn points you can redeem for cash, travel, merchandise, even unique adventures.� Rewards for the things you buy anyway. Ongoing support for California Teachers Association. 1.866.438.6262 Use Priority Code FAB4MWwhen calling. For information about the rates, fees, and other costs and benefits associated with the use of this Rewards card, or to apply, call the toll free number above, or write to P.O. Box 15020, Wilmington, DE 19850. � Terms apply to program features and Credit Card account benefits. For more information about the program, visit bankofamerica.com/worldpoints. Details accompany new account materials. This credit card program is issued and administered by FIA Card Services, N.A. The WorldPoints program is managed in part by independent third parties, including a travel agency registered to do business in California (Reg. No. 2036509-50); Ohio (Reg. No. 87890286); Washington (6011237430) and other states, as required. Visa is a registered trademark of Visa International Service Association, and is used by the issuer pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. FIA Card Services, WorldPoints, the WorldPoints design and Platinum Plus are registered trademarks of FIA Card Services, N.A. Bank of America and the Bank of America logo are registered trademarks of Bank of America Corporation. All other company and product names and logos are the property of others and their use does not imply endorsement of, or an association with, the WorldPoints program. ©2007 Bank of America Corporation T-709149-092107 BAD-11-07-10594 30 California Educator | SEPTEMBER 2011 36 FEBRUARY 2009