California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on X that he signed legislation to expand K-12 special education funding by 43%, adding $2.4 billion for public schools statewide. The post states the increase will improve classroom instruction and services for students with disabilities. The announcement has generated hundreds of replies on the platform, with many users voicing strong disagreement and concerns over the funding.
The video shows Governor Newsom as he speaks directly to the camera. He states, “California is making the largest increase for 43% year over year in special education, $2.4 billion. A historic budget focusing on the needs of those with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and doing justice to those with determination, grit, so that they can thrive.” The video does not show the actual signing of the bill or any legislative proceedings.
Reactions Mount to Governor’s Special Ed Expansion Announcement
Some users supported the announcement, with one writing, “Good! Well done.”
Others were critical of the move and its potential impact. One stated, “Students get dumber, teachers’ unions get richer. Eff you, *expletive*.”
Another wrote, “WORST SCHOOL SYSTEM IN THE COUNTRY! WE HAVE TO SEND OUR CHILDREN TO PRIVATE SCHOOLS!”
Additional responses focused on how the funds would be used, with one commenter explaining, “The 2.4 billion will be spent as follows: 2.39 billion to enrich administrators and teachers unions who will then donate part of that money to ACTBlue and my campaign funds. .1 billion to possibly go towards helping disabled children.”
A further user described it as “Another multi-billion-dollar scam by the Fraud King. Anybody who thinks this money is going to the kids is an unequivocal *expletive*.”
The announcement adds to ongoing discussions about education funding priorities and school performance in California. The video continues to circulate as users respond to the governor’s statement and the new law.
