Overview of Special Education Funding Models [Publication Details]

Dec 17, 2021 - Overview of Special Education Funding Models [Publication Details] Description: This brief provides background on the state’s current funding allocation formula for special education, describes funding formulas used in other states, establishes a framework for evaluating these formulas, and offers some issues for the Legislature to consider.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4486

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Child Care and Preschool [Publication Details]

Dec 17, 2021 - This post summarizes the state’s 2021-22 spending package for child care and preschool. It is part of our Spending Plan series, which contains posts focused on each major sector of the state budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4485

Overview of Recent State and Federal Funding for Schools [Publication Details]

Nov 30, 2021 - Overview of Recent State and Federal Funding for Schools [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4477

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - CalEPA = California Environmental Protection Agency; CalFire = California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; CalRecycle = California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery; CARB = California Air Resources Board; ZEV = zero ‑emission vehicle; CCC = California Conservation Corps; CEC = California Energy Commission; CNRA = California Natural Resources Agency; DFW = Department of
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/7

The 2021-22 Budget: Public School Restrooms Feminine Hygiene Products Mandate

Mar 1, 2021 - Background Constitution Requires the State to Reimburse Local Governments for Mandated Activities. State law tasks the Commission with determining whether new state laws or regulations affecting local governments create state ‑reimbursable mandates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4392

The 2021-22 Budget: Public School Restrooms Feminine Hygiene Products Mandate [Publication Details]

Mar 1, 2021 - The Commission on State Mandates recently found new requirements to offer feminine hygiene products in certain public school restrooms to be a reimbursable mandate. In this post, we provide background on state mandates and the recent decision, share our assessment, and provide an associated recommendation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4392

The 2021-22 Budget: Special Education Proposals

Feb 4, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: Special Education Proposals Special Education Preschool Background State Provides Most Special Education Funding Based on Overall K ‑12 Student Attendance. The state allocates most special education funding through a base rate formula commonly called A B  602 (after its enacting legislation).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4345

The 2022-23 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges [Publication Details]

Nov 17, 2021 - The 2022-23 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges [Publication Details] The 2022-23 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges Format: HTML Description: 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).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4473

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision [Publication Details]

May 17, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision [Publication Details] The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision Format: HTML Description: On May 14, 2021, Governor Newsom presented a revised state budget proposal to the Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4432

The 2021-22 Budget: School Mental Health

Feb 12, 2021 - Assessment State Lacks Coordinated Strategy for Children ’s Mental Health. Given growing concerns over student mental health, providing additional state funding to increase school ‑based mental health services appears warranted.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4368