# California Cuts School Research Access | California News

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Podcast: [California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473)
Published: 2026-06-30T16:53:36+00:00
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## Resource

California’s school libraries are in crisis as a $5.5 million state budget cut threatens to shut down Compass, the vital online research hub used by nearly a billion students since 2018. This essential tool, offering vetted resources like Britannica, the New York Times, and PBS videos, is set to vanish on July 1, 2027 — leaving students, especially in underfunded districts, vulnerable to unreliable free alternatives. With funds redirected to a dyslexia screener and a lesson-sharing platform, librarians are scrambling to save this lifeline for critical thinking and research. The loss could deepen educational inequity, exposing students to inaccurate or tracked content and undermining academic skills across the state. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f89c846d583a4780

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