Education Protection Act Prop 30

The Education Protection Act (EPA) is a law that was passed in California in 2012 to ensure that certain state funding for K-12 public schools is used specifically for educational purposes. It was part of a broader initiative following the passage of Proposition 30, which increased taxes in order to stabilize the state's budget and prevent cuts to education.

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Under the EPA, a portion of the revenue from the increased taxes (mainly on higher-income earners and sales taxes) is designated for K-12 education, and school districts are required to spend these funds on direct services to students, such as hiring teachers, maintaining classrooms, and improving educational programs. The key idea behind the EPA is to protect education funding from being diverted to other state budget needs.

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The law also includes transparency provisions, requiring school districts to report how these funds are being spent and ensuring they are used for educational purposes rather than administrative costs or other non-instructional activities.

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For more information click here to view Sunol Glen's annual report on Education Protection Act (EPA) Prop 30

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