The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of Governor’s Preschool Slot Estimate

May 6, 2019 - As noted above, this is because we estimate a larger share of the overall four-year old population is income eligible. Share of Children Served in Head Start. The administration assumes 25  percent of four-year olds in Head Start also participate in State Preschool.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4027

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

State Fiscal Health Index: March 2019 [EconTax Blog]

May 2, 2019 - The index ranges from 0 (representing the lowest level in the last 25 years) to 100 (representing the highest level in the last 25 years). Both the level of the index and changes in the index from month to month offer information about the state ’s fiscal health.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/367

Building Permits Update: March 2019 [EconTax Blog]

May 2, 2019 - After a strong January, multifamily permits fell 32 percent below the prior year in February and 23 percent below the prior year in March. It  appears January probably was a blip and multifamily permitting has  returned  to a trend of weakening that started in the second half of 2018.
https://lao.ca.gov/LAOEconTax/Article/Detail/366

Improving California’s Prison Inmate Classification System

May 2, 2019 - Inmates who meet certain criteria, such as those who ( 1)  a re in the first 5 years of a sentence of 25 years or more to life, ( 2)  h ave a history of escape, or ( 3)  h ave committed a severe rule violation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4023

Evaluation of Cal Grant C Program

Apr 30, 2019 - In addition, students may receive a Cal Grant B award for the equivalent of four years of full ‑time study, whereas state law limits Cal Grant  C awards to two calendar years. Recommendations Recommend Phasing Out Cal Grant  C and Serving CTE Students Through Main Cal Grant Programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4020

The 2019-20 Budget: Special Education Teaching Performance Assessment

Apr 30, 2019 - Schools Face Persistent Challenges Finding Special Education Teachers. To comply with a federal requirement, each year California identifies areas of school staffing shortages. Since the state began reporting in the early 1980s, it has consistently identified shortages of special education teachers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4022

The 2019-20 Budget: Student Food and Housing Insecurity at the University of California

Apr 25, 2019 - In addition, each public segment and many private schools offer their own aid programs that either supplement federal and state programs or support additional students. Financial Need Is Determined by Cost of Attendance and Expected Family Contribution.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4014

The 2019-20 Budget: California State Library Local Assistance Proposals

Apr 25, 2019 - Provide at least three years of past funding and spending data for the program, accounting for all applicable fund sources. Set forth expectations for improved access and explain how progress toward meeting those expectations would be tracked over the next few years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4012

The 2019-20 Budget: Community College Student Success Awareness Initiative

Apr 25, 2019 - After covering these costs, the Chancellor ’s Office indicates it could use the remaining one-time funds for promotional materials, outreach events, and training for community college and high school staff on effectively communicating with prospective students.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4017