Re-Envisioning County Offices of Education: A Study of Their Mission and Funding [Publication Details]

Feb 6, 2017 - Because our recommendations signify major changes in the way the state funds COEs, we recommend the Legislature phase in the new funding model over several years. (2/17/17 -- Corrected district services funding for district in county on figure 5.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3547

The 2013-14 Budget: Analysis of Governor’s Proposition 39 Proposal [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2013 - The Governor proposes to count all associated revenues toward the Proposition 98 minimum guarantee for schools and community colleges. The Governor also proposes to designate all energy-related Proposition 39 funds to schools ($400.5 million) and community colleges ($49.5 million) in 2013‑14 and for the following four years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2691

Year-One Survey: Update on School District Finance and Flexibility - Year-One Survey: Update on School District Finance and Flexibility [Video]

Year-One Survey: Update on School District Finance and Flexibility - Year-One Survey: Update on School District Finance and Flexibility [Video] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Year-One Survey: Update on School District
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=65

Year-Three Survey: Update on School District Finance in California - Year-Three Survey: Update on School District Finance in California [Video]

Year-Three Survey: Update on School District Finance in California - Year-Three Survey: Update on School District Finance in California [Video] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Year-Three Survey: Update on School
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Early Budget Actions to Support In-Person K-12 Instruction and Address Learning Loss [Publication Details]

Apr 23, 2021 - On March 5, 2021, the Governor signed Chapter 10 (AB 86, Committee on Budget), which provides additional one-time Proposition 98 funding to schools for providing in-person instruction and addressing student learning loss due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. This post describes the major components of the legislation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4417

The 2019-20 Budget: Creating an Integrated Education Data System

May 6, 2019 - Among the most notable of these efforts are: Most school districts, every community college, and some CSU, UC, and private four ‑year institutions voluntarily participate in Cal ‑PASS Plus, a project overseen by the CCC Chancellor ’s Office.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4026

The 2021-22 Budget: The Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges [Publication Details]

Nov 18, 2020 - The 2021-22 Budget: The Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges [Publication Details] The 2021-22 Budget: The Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges Format: HTML Description: This report provides our fiscal outlook for schools and community colleges.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4298

Rethinking Community School Funding [Publication Details]

Aug 10, 1994 - The basis on which the state should grant the higher Type C funding level has been the subject of legislation and budget control language for several years. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/228

The 2014-15 Budget: Maintaining Education Facilities in California [Publication Details]

Apr 11, 2014 - (In contrast to the other segments, we believe the state should not impose additional maintenance requirements on elementary and secondary schools at this time. The different approach for schools acknowledges the state’s recent decision to shift fiscal decision making and accountability for many aspects of schools’ operations—including maintenance—to the local level.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3000

The 2013-14 Budget: Proposition 98 Education Analysis [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2013 - The Governor dedicates new monies to paying down school and community college deferrals, transitioning to a new K-12 funding formula, restructuring adult education, funding Proposition 39 energy projects for schools and community colleges, and adding two mandates to the schools mandates block grant.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2692