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Analysts tell JFAC Public Education Stabilization Fund holds $250.8 million, still $189.6 million shy of 15% cap

3071548 · March 5, 2025
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Legislative analysts reported the Public Education Stabilization Fund (PSIF) had a cash balance of about $250.8 million and remains below the statutory 15% cap; the governor has recommended a $50 million transfer on July 1, 2026.

At Wednesday's Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee meeting, Jared Tedrow, Deputy Division Manager in the Budget Policy Analysis Division of the Legislative Services Office, presented a 10‑year review of the Public Education Stabilization Fund (PSIF) and said the fund had a cash balance of $250,880,000 as of July 1, 2024.

Tedrow told the committee the fund operates as a safety net for the public school support program; when appropriations fall short, monies can be withdrawn from PSIF, and when appropriations exceed the cap, monies…

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