California Teachers’ Union, Gov. Newsom Reach Deal on School Funding

With the state facing a $45 billion deficit, the agreement ‘is a smart and balanced policy solution,’ the governor said.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom looks on during a press conference at The Unity Council in Oakland, Calif., on May 10, 2021. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Gov. Gavin Newsom reached an agreement with the state’s largest teachers’ union May 28 that would provide public schools more funding for the future after the union threatened legal action and launched an ad campaign against the governor.

Mr. Newsom’s previous plan would have lowered the amount of money guaranteed to schools by an estimated $12 billion over two years to help close a $44.9 billion state budget deficit.