Stories Related to State Budget Crisis May Shorten School Year By A Week

Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Wed, 11/16/2011 - 11:31am

California's economic recovery is so sluggish it will likely force automatic budget cuts that could shave up to a week off the school year, according to a report Wednesday from the legislative analyst's office.

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