Statewide measure would preserve billions of dollars annually for California’s public schools and essential services
SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) today publicly announced its endorsement of Proposition 3, the California Children’s Education and Health Care Protection Act, on the November 3, 2026, statewide ballot.
Proposition 3 would preserve an existing source of state revenue that supports public education and other essential services. The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates the measure would maintain key budget funding of between $5 billion and $15 billion annually, with approximately 40% supporting public schools and community colleges.
“Students thrive when their schools have the stable resources to recruit and retain excellent educators, provide individualized academic support and offer enriching programs that prepare young people for college, career and life,” said Myrna Castrejón, President and CEO of CCSA. “Proposition 3 will help protect those opportunities and, in doing so, safeguard the state’s long-term investment in the success of each and every student.”
Reliable education funding is especially critical as schools work to accelerate learning, close persistent achievement gaps and meet the increasingly complex academic and social-emotional needs of students. Without stable resources, schools may be forced to reduce the very programs and services that help students succeed—including tutoring, counseling, career preparation, arts and enrichment, and support for multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
“Academic success does not happen without sustained investment,” said Gregory McGinity, Chief Government and Political Affairs Officer at CCSA. “Proposition 3 will help California protect classroom funding and give educators the resources they need to help students recover unfinished learning, reach grade-level standards and graduate prepared for what comes next.”
CCSA also believes this increased fiscal stability should help California address persistent inequities in how education funding is distributed. Charter public schools and the students they serve are too often excluded from, or provided inequitable access to, important state funding streams, including funding for student transportation, community schools and school facilities.
“Charter school students are public school students, and every state investment in education should reflect that fundamental truth,” Castrejón added. “As California protects this essential revenue, state leaders must also ensure that resources reach students fairly—regardless of which type of public school they attend.”
CCSA urges Californians to vote YES on Proposition 3 on November 3, 2026.
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About the California Charter Schools Association
The vision of the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) is to build great public schools of joy and rigor that prepare all California students for success in college, career, community, and life. The mission of CCSA is to meet parent, educator, and community needs for great public school options by supporting and advocating for high quality non-profit charter schools and sharing their success throughout California’s public schools. Learn more.