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San Mateo County Office of Education urges state fix after $150 million VLF shortfall
Summary
Superintendent Marco Chávez told the Board the county has lost more than $150 million in Vehicle License Fee revenue over two years under the current formula and said he has begun talks with the Governor’s Office to seek a correction to restore funding for programs serving students and families.
Superintendent Marco Chávez told the San Mateo County Board of Education on April 8 that the county has lost more than $150 million in Vehicle License Fee (VLF) revenue over the past two years because of an outdated state funding formula. He said initial conversations have begun with the Governor’s Office to request an update so the county can receive the full VLF revenue it believes it is owed.
Chávez listed programs affected by the shortfall, including behavioral and mental health services, the Big Lift early learning initiative, library services, and student safety efforts. "Under the current system, the county has lost more than $150 million over the past two years, which affects essential services for students and families," Chávez said. Board members discussed advocacy coordination and next steps for communicating with state leaders.
