State Budget Effects of Recent Federal Actions to Address COVID-19

Apr 5, 2020 - Given the magnitude of initial unemployment claims received so far, the state UI Trust Fund likely will become insolvent in the coming months, meaning the state likely will use the interest-free loans to reduce state General Fund costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4217

The 2021-22 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook [Publication Details]

Nov 18, 2020 - However, the state also faces an operating deficit beginning in 2021-22 and throughout the outlook period, growing to $17 billion by 2024-25. Our analysis also finds it is quite unlikely for revenues to grow fast enough for the budget to break even and erase the operating deficit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4297

Follow-up Evaluation of the District of Choice Program

Feb 1, 2021 - (The state generally does not publish statewide or district ‑level data for the interdistrict permit system. Our analysis relies upon a special data extraction prepared by the California Department of Education.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4329

Excess ERAF: A Review of the Calculations Affecting School Funding

Mar 6, 2020 - Minimum State Aid School Districts Receive a Minimum Level of State Funding. Certain provisions of the California Constitution and state law guarantee all school districts a minimum level of funding from the state General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4193

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education [Publication Details]

Oct 29, 2020 - This post summarizes overall Proposition 98 funding and K-12 education spending in the 2020-21 budget package. 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/4291

The 2020-21 Budget: Governor’s Computer Science Proposals

Mar 10, 2020 - Student Test Scores Are One Component of State ’s Accountability System. In 2013, the state adopted a new school accountability system that assesses school district performance in eight state priority areas.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4198

COVID-19: Federal and State Actions Affecting K-12 Education and Child Care [Publication Details]

May 14, 2020 - COVID-19: Federal and State Actions Affecting K-12 Education and Child Care [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/4231

Overview of Federal Relief for K-12 Education and Child Care [Publication Details]

Apr 29, 2021 - Since March 2020, the federal government has passed three relief packages that assist K-12 schools and child care providers in their response to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. This post provides a brief summary of how the three federal relief packages affect K-12 education and child care and describes how the state has used these federal funds, as of April 2021.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4419

Excess ERAF: A Review of the Calculations Affecting School Funding [Publication Details]

Mar 6, 2020 - In this report, we recommend the Legislature direct the administration to enforce state law on our other two concerns. We also recommend improving oversight to prevent similar issues from arising in the future.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4193

Narrowing California’s K-12 Student Achievement Gaps

Jan 31, 2020 - State Efforts to Narrow Gaps Significant Funding Is Allocated for Disadvantaged Students. School districts currently receive $15. 2  b illion in ongoing state funding and $4. 9  b illion in ongoing federal funding for supporting disadvantaged, low ‑income, low ‑performing, and special needs students.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4144