Education

A Review of the CalSTRS Funding Plan: CalSTRS Funding Plan Relies on Abstract Calculation

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February 2, 2016 - This post is the second of a series looking at the implementation of the CalSTRS funding plan. In this post, we critique the complex calculation central to the funding plan.

A Review of the CalSTRS Funding Plan: Background

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February 2, 2016 - This post is the first of a series looking at the implementation of the CalSTRS funding plan. In this post, we provide key background information on pensions and CalSTRS.

Evaluation of the School District of Choice Program

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January 27, 2016 - The District of Choice program is one of several statutory options allowing a K-12 student to transfer from one school district to another school district. The program will sunset on July 1, 2017, unless the Legislature decides to reauthorize it. This report, prepared at the request of the Legislature, assesses the program and offers our recommendations regarding reauthorization.

For the follow-up to this evaluation, published in February 2021, please click here.

Proposition 39 (2012)

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January 20, 2016 - Presented to: Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications.

California’s Teacher Workforce in Context

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January 20, 2016 - Presented to: Senate Education Committee

January EdBudget Tables (2016)

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January 14, 2016 - At key times during the state’s budget cycle, we post tables containing important information about the education parts of the budget. This January posting reflects the 2016-17 Governor’s Budget proposals. The tables cover Proposition 98, K-12 education, child care and preschool, higher education, and student financial aid.

California’s Fiscal Outlook Presentation

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December 3, 2015 - Presented to California School Boards Association.

California's Fiscal Outlook

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November 19, 2015 - Presented to: California Association of School Business Officials

Final EdBudget Tables (2015)

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October 19, 2015 - At key times during the state’s budget cycle, we post tables containing important information about the education parts of the budget. Specifically, we post tables in January, May, and October. The January tables generally reflect the Governor’s Budget proposal, the May tables reflect the Governor’s May Revision, and the October tables reflect the final enacted budget. The tables currently highlighted are for the state’s enacted 2015-16 budget. The tables cover all areas of education, with tables on K-12 education, adult and workforce education, community colleges, universities, financial aid, child care and preschool.

The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Proposition 98)

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June 19, 2015 - We have provided information on the major provisions of the budget plan passed by the Legislature on Friday, June 19. (It does not reflect potential gubernatorial vetoes.) We will provide a more comprehensive summary of the budget plan in our annual California Spending Plan later this summer.

Proposition 98: Overview of Conference Issues

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June 2, 2015 - Presented to: Budget Conference Committee

The 2015-16 Budget: Analysis of the Proposition 98 May Revision Budget Package

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May 18, 2015 - In this brief, we analyze the Governor’s Proposition 98 May Revision budget package for schools and the California Community Colleges (CCC). In the first section, we focus on the overall Proposition 98 funding level under the May Revision and the reasons it is higher than the Governor’s January budget. We then explain how our office’s higher revenue estimates would affect available Proposition 98 funding and recommend how the Legislature might budget accordingly. In the next two sections, we describe and assess the Governor’s major Proposition 98 May Revision proposals. The Appendix to the brief contains 16 figures that have detailed education budget data. Our February analysis contains additional information about Proposition 98 and calculations of the minimum guarantee.

Proposition 98: May Revision Overview

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May 18, 2015 - Presented to Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Education Finance

Overview of Special Education in California

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May 7, 2015 - Presented to Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on Education

The 2015-16 Budget: Broadband Infrastructure Improvement Grants for Schools

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May 5, 2015 - Presented to: Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Education Finance