Staff
- Jackie Barocio
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(916) 319-8333
Child Care, Expanded Learning, School Facilities, and Teachers - Sara Cortez
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(916) 319-8348
Special Education, Preschool, and Child Nutrition - Kenneth Kapphahn
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(916) 319-8339
Proposition 98, School District Budgets, School Transportation - Lisa Qing
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(916) 319-8306
California State University, Student Financial Aid - Paul Steenhausen
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(916) 319-8303
California Community Colleges - Ian Klein
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(916) 319-8336
University of California; College of the Law, San Francisco; California State Library - Michael Alferes
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(916) 319-8338
Local Control Funding Formula, Charter Schools, Alternative Schools, High School Career Technical Education - Edgar Cabral
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(916) 319-8343
Deputy Legislative Analyst: K-12 Education - Jennifer Pacella
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(916) 319-8332
Deputy Legislative Analyst: Higher Education
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Education
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The 2019-20 Budget: California State Library Local Assistance Proposals
April 25, 2019 - In this brief, we analyze the Governor’s proposals to provide one‑time General Fund for two local library initiatives—the Zip Books program and Lunch at the Library. We begin with an overview of the State Library and local libraries in California. We then describe and assess each proposal and offer associated recommendations.
The 2019-20 Budget: California Student Aid Commission's Grant Delivery System Modernization Project
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April 24, 2019 - In this post, we analyze the Governor’s proposal to provide $6.2 million for the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) to continue its Grant Delivery System Modernization project. Below, we (1) provide background on the project and the state’s information technology (IT) oversight process, (2) describe the Governor’s proposal to fund the second year of the project, (3) assess that proposal, and (4) make an associated recommendation.
The 2019-20 Budget: Hastings College of the Law
April 24, 2019 - In this brief, we provide background on the Hastings College of the Law, then describe the Governor’s proposed budget for the law school and the school’s proposed spending plan. Next, we provide our assessment of Hastings’ budget and offer associated recommendations.
Community College Apportionment Issues
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April 11, 2019 - Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on Education
High School Career Technical Education
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April 11, 2019 - Presented to Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Subcommittee No. 1 on Education
Overview of California Community Colleges Strong Workforce Program
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April 11, 2019 - Presented to Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Subcommittee No. 1 on Education
Overview of Adult Education
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April 11, 2019 - Presented to Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Subcommittee No. 1 on Education
High School Career Technical Education
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April 9, 2019 - Presented to Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Education Finance
School Facilities
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April 9, 2019 - Presented to Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Education Finance
Overview of Adult Education
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April 9, 2019 - Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Education Finance
Overview of California Community Colleges Strong Workforce Program
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April 9, 2019 - Presented to Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Education Finance
School Facilities
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March 28, 2019 - Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Subcommittee No. 1 on Education
Early Education Budget Proposals
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March 26, 2019 - Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Education Finance
Overview of Child Care and Preschool Programs
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March 26, 2019 - Presented to Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Education Finance
Overview of College Savings Accounts
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March 26, 2019 - Presented to Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Education Finance