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

The 2019-20 Budget: California State Library Local Assistance Proposals [Publication Details]

Apr 25, 2019 - In this brief, we analyze the Governor’s proposals to provide one‑time General Fund for two local library initiatives—the Zip Books program and Lunch at the Library. We begin with an overview of the State Library and local libraries in California. We then describe and assess each proposal and offer associated recommendations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4012

The 2019-20 Budget: Hastings College of the Law

Apr 24, 2019 - Students generally receive the discount throughout their three years of attendance. In 2015 ‑16, Hastings began relying more on tuition discounts to attract higher quality applicants. The average discount rate for the fall 2015 c ohort was 42  p ercent, compared to 25  p ercent for the previous cohort.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4011

The 2019-20 Budget: California Student Aid Commission's Grant Delivery System Modernization Project

Apr 24, 2019 - Students, high school staff, and college financial aid administrators also use the system. Most notably, students and high school staff use the system to submit information needed for financial aid applications, and college administrators use the system to process aid payments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4013

The 2019-20 Budget: Hastings College of the Law [Publication Details]

Apr 24, 2019 - In this brief, we provide background on the Hastings College of the Law, then describe the Governor’s proposed budget for the law school and the school’s proposed spending plan. Next, we provide our assessment of Hastings’ budget and offer associated recommendations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4011