Funding of Mandated Programs: Effect on Public Education

Adopted March 1983 – Reviewed and deemed relevant May 2021 – Education Commission

California State PTA believes it is essential to appropriate adequate resources to fully fund all mandated programs and services. Since school districts are legally obligated to implement all mandates, enactment of such laws without sufficient funds for total implementation imposes severe fiscal constraints on the overall educational program of the district.

†See related position statements: Education of English Language Learners; and Special Education.