January 2025

Proposition 98 Overview

2024-25 Changes in Proposition 98 Spending

(In Millions)

2024-25 Budget Act Proposition 98 Spending $115,283
Technical Adjustments  
LCFF adjustments -$55
Other adjustments 7
Subtotal (-$48)
Proposition 98 Reserve $103
K-12 Education  
Discretionary block granta $1,714
Literacy and math coachesb 229
LCFF cost shift from 2023-24 35
K-12 universal school meals 31
Statewide System of Support: literacyc 5
Subtotal ($2,015)
California Community Colleges  
Systemwide Common Technology Platform, Phase 1 $131
Systemwide Common Technology Platform, Phase 2 82
Credit for prior learning and career passports 58
Subtotal ($270)
Total Changes $2,340
Unallocated funds (settle up) $1,565
2024-25 Revised Proposition 98 Spending $119,188
a Budget also provides $59 million in 2025-26 and $2.8 million in unspent prior year funds for this purpose.
b Budget also provides $271 million in 2025-26 for this purpose.
c Budget also provides $5 million ongoing for this purpose in 2025-26.
LCFF = Local Control Funding Formula