Education Publications

Overview of Teacher Workforce Issues

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March 15, 2023 - Presented to: Senate Committee on Education

Recent State and Federal One-Time K-12 Funding

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March 13, 2023 - Presented to: Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Education Finance

The 2023-24 Budget: State and Federal One-Time K-12 Funding

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March 10, 2023 - In this post, we describe the recent one-time state and federal funding that can be used flexibly by schools, discuss reporting requirements, and share the latest information regarding how much funding remains unspent.

Correction (3/14/23): Reporting requirements in Figure 3 have been corrected.

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposition 98 Overview and K-12 Spending Plan (Senate Handout)

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March 2, 2023 - Presented to: Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on Education

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposition 98 Overview and K-12 Spending Plan (Assembly Handout)

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February 28, 2023 - Presented to: Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Education Finance

The 2023-24 Budget: Equity Multiplier and Accountability Proposals

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February 23, 2023 - This brief provides an overview and analysis of the Governor's proposals to (1) provide ongoing funding for the highest-poverty schools and (2) make several changes to the system of transparency and accountability.

The 2023-24 Budget: One-Time K-12 Spending Proposals

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February 16, 2023 - In this brief, we provide our analysis and recommendations regarding the administration’s proposals for using available 2021-22 Proposition 98 funds.

The 2023-24 Budget: Transitional Kindergarten and State Preschool Proposals

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February 14, 2023 - This brief provides an overview and analysis of the Governor’s proposals for transitional kindergarten and State Preschool.

Overview of Child Care and Preschool Programs

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February 13, 2023 - Presented to: Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposition 98 Overview and K-12 Spending Plan

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February 7, 2023 - In this brief, we analyze the estimates of the Proposition 98 guarantee in the Governor’s budget and assess the overall structure of the Governor’s plan for K-12 funding.

The 2023-24 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

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January 13, 2023 - On January 10, 2023, Governor Newsom presented his proposed state budget to the Legislature. In this report, we provide a brief summary of the proposed budget based on our initial review. In the coming weeks, we will analyze the plan in more detail and release several additional budget analyses.

The Local Control Funding Formula for School Districts and Charter Schools

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January 9, 2023 - In this brief, we provide some historical background on the implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), describe how the formula works for school districts and charter schools, describe how the formula was phased in, and explain requirements for districts to adopt plans that describe how LCFF funding will be spent.

The 2023-24 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges

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November 16, 2022 - Each year, the state calculates a “minimum guarantee” for school and community college funding based upon a set of formulas established by Proposition 98 (1988). Based upon recent signs of weakness in the economy, we estimate the guarantee in 2023‑24 is $2.2 billion (2 percent) below the 2022‑23 enacted budget level. Despite this drop, $7.6 billion would be available to provide increases for school and community college programs. In 2023‑24, the available funding could cover a cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) of up to 8.38 percent, which is slightly below our estimate of the statutory rate (8.73 percent). Over the next several years, growth in the guarantee and required reserve withdrawals would be just enough to cover the statutory COLA. Given this relatively precarious balance, we outline a few ways the Legislature could create a larger cushion to protect against revenue declines in the future.

Recent Funding to Address Teacher Shortages

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November 16, 2022 - Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Education Finance

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98

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October 24, 2022 - This post summarizes overall Proposition 98 funding and K-12 education spending in the 2022-23 budget package. It is part of our Spending Plan series, which contains posts focused on each major sector of the state budget.