BILL NUMBER:  SB 963
  VETOED	DATE: 10/12/2001




10/12/01

To Members of the California State Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill 963 without my signature.

This bill would authorize social workers and probation officers to
access student records for purpose of casework planning and
monitoring wards and probationers.  This bill could cost the State up
to $2.3 million annually in increased state-mandated reimbursable
costs.  However, many counties already share relevant information
with probation officers including student academic performance and
disciplinary problems, if any.  I would encourage all counties to
adopt this practice.

Given the rapid decline of our economy and a budget shortfall of
$1.1. billion in the first three months of this fiscal year alone, I
have no choice but to oppose additional General Fund spending.

Sincerely,



GRAY DAVIS