What is Prop 98?

Proposition 98 is the voter-approved constitutional budget guarantee for public education.  In simple terms, the measure guarantees that no less than 40 percent of the General Fund each year will be spent on K-12 education and community colleges.

The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office has put together an easy-to-understand guide on how Proposition 98 works.

Click here to read "Proposition 98 Primer" from the Legislative Analyst's Office.

Click here to watch a video from the Legislative Analyst's Office explaining Proposition 98.