Sam Nash — Speaking on behalf of the Los Angeles County Office of Education, he opposes withholding $5.6 billion in Prop. 98 funding and says school solvency is critical.
Jessica Sacco — Jessica Sacco, speaking on behalf of Children Now, is introduced and then explains that California schools are facing major achievement gaps and staffing shortages, arguing that they need predictable funding.
Andrea Ball — Represents three education organizations and opposes withholding the Prop. 98 $5.6 billion, while supporting paying off prior-year deferrals.
Paige Clark — With the National Center for Youth Law, she urges dedicated state education funding for K-12 students experiencing homelessness.
Jonah Colon — A student at American River College who experienced homelessness in K-12 and supports ongoing Proposition 98 funding for homeless students.
Jamari — A student activist at Sac State who experienced homelessness and supports the proposed $15 million for homeless youth programs.
Michelle Worshaw — Speaking for the California Teachers Association, she opposes withholding $5.6 billion from Prop. 98 and argues the Constitution requires full funding.
Christiana Kenyanez — A Sac State child development major speaking on behalf of the Guardian Scholars Program and describing the impact of homelessness on her education.
Kathy Van Austin — Representing John Burton Advocates for Youth, she supports investing in chronic youth homelessness services and says it helps keep youth off the streets.
Ashley Powers Clark — A homeless liaison for a Sacramento district who says she will keep her comments brief and yield time to students.
Shatar Benjamin — A high school intern in Homeless Education Services at Sac City Unified School District who testified that funding for students experiencing homelessness is a necessity.
Jenai Norman — A high school student at Hiram Johnson who testified about experiencing homelessness since age seven and being first-generation.
Tiffany Mock — Spoke on behalf of CFT and opposed the creation of settle-up.
Anna Iogamides — Anna Iogamides, speaking on behalf of Los Angeles Unified, respectfully opposed the $5.6 billion deferral, echoing prior speakers in expressing opposition.
Alex Schope — Alex Schope presents the Governor's budget true-ups for the rainy day fund and PSSA.
Darshana Patel — The speaker refers to Dr. Patel as agreeing that the state needs a strategic plan for using the dollars.
Sandra Barrero — Speaks on behalf of SEIU California and opposes withholding $5.6 billion from the Prop 98 minimum guarantee.
Dan Rowan — Speaks on behalf of the California School Boards Association and opposes the $5.6 billion withholding as a manipulation of Prop 98.
Barris Steiner — Speaks for the Small School Districts Association and related county offices and districts, opposing the $5.6 billion withholding.
Carlos Rojas — Speaks for the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office and thanks the state for recent education investments, especially programs beyond the traditional classroom.
David Alvarez — Chair Alvarez identifies himself as the chair of the committee.
Ken Kippen — Legislative Analyst's Office representative introducing the LAO comments on Proposition 98 risk.