July 2017

K-12 Education

New Workload and Funding for the California Department of Education

2017-18 Enacted Budget Package (In Thousands)

Workload Change Fund Source Funding Amount Duration of Funding
Provide state-level administration of new/expanded tobacco use prevention programs, subject to pending legislation. Proposition 56 tobacco tax revenue $1,547 Ongoing
Develop new video series and update existing guidance on how best to instruct English learners.a Federal ESSA Title III 1,246 One-time carryover
Support various activities of Instructional Quality Commission relating to standards, curriculum, and instructional materials. Non-Proposition 98 General Fund 948 One time
Support LCFF implementation.b Non-Proposition 98 General Fund 572 Four years
Provide state-level administration of science and math professional development program for teachers.c Federal NCLB Title II 447 One-time carryover
Develop and implement standardized process for English learner reclassification, subject to pending legislation. Federal ESSA Title III 437 One-time carryover
Pay membership dues to Education Commission of the States. Non-Proposition 98 General Fund 160 One time
Provide guidance on how to identify, support, and reclassify students who are both special needs and English learners. Federal IDEA 143 One-time carryover
Provide additional guidance on serving homeless youth. Federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance 49 $39 ongoing, $10 one time
Make various adjustments to operation of bus driver training program. Various special funds -311d Ongoing
Total   $ 5,238  
       
a State approved workload in 2016-17 but implementation was delayed.    
b Funding for these positions was originally set to phase out beginning in 2018-19. Budget extends funding for these positions through 2021-22. Positions are provided through the Office of Planning and Research.   
c Funding was initiated with NCLB (2001). It was not reauthorized under ESSA (2015). The department has until September 30, 2018 before this NCLB funding expires.
d Funding from the State Penalty Fund decreases by $745,000 in 2017-18. The reduction is partly offset by increases in bus driver course fees ($158,000) and the use of some program reserves ($276,000). The department operates this program directly.
LCFF = Local Control Funding Formula. ESSA = Every Student Succeeds Act. NCLB = No Child Left Behind Act. IDEA = Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.