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ADOPT: Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 59, The School Funding Protection Act of 2013 (supports proposed legislation clarifying that existing law authorizes school districts to assess parcel taxes in accordance with uniform property classifications)
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WHEREAS, the City of San Leandro is committed to and supports providing a quality education to children and families in San Leandro and surrounding cities; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has drastically reduced funding for education over the past several years in an effort to balance its budget; and
WHEREAS, the California public educational system has suffered from inadequate, insufficient funding due to these budget cuts; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Member Rob Bonta, representing the 18th Assembly District, introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 59 to clarify existing revenue options for local school districts so they can continue providing educational opportunities in the face of ongoing state budget difficulties; and
WHEREAS, AB 59 clarifies existing law by stating that school districts are allowed to assess parcel taxes in accordance with rational classifications among taxpayers or types of property within a district, as long as the taxes are applied uniformly within those classifications; and
WHEREAS, AB 59 helps ensure that school districts have every option available to them to educate the children of California.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Leandro does RESOLVE to support The School Funding Protection Act of 2013.