K-12 Education in Context

Jan 26, 2018 - CTC has an annual budget of around $25  million (special fund) and about 140 employees. The Office of Public School Construction (OPSC), an office within the Department of General Services, reviews school facility projects to determine if they qualify for state bond funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3736

K-12 Education in Context [Publication Details]

Jan 26, 2018 - In this post, we answer many questions legislators and others commonly ask about K-12 education in California. We begin by providing information on the main components of California’s public school system. We then review the state’s K-12 accountability system. Lastly, we explain the basics of school finance in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3736

Recent Congressional Action on the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Jan 23, 2018 - Beginning in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2015 ‑16, the Affordable Care Act authorized an increased federal cost share for CHIP of 88  percent (a 12  percent state share) through 2018 ‑19. (The federal fiscal year runs from October 1 st through September 30 th .)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3734

The use of various chemicals, pesticides, and vaccines, as well as other activities in California. [Ballot]

Jan 23, 2018 - Pursuant to subsection (c) of Section 9005 of the Elections Code, we are informing you that, in our opinion, a reasonable estimate of the net fiscal impact of this proposed initiative measure cannot be prepared within 50 calendar days from the date this proposed initiative was received.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2017-052

Recent Congressional Action on the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) [Publication Details]

Jan 23, 2018 - Recent Congressional Action on the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) [Publication Details] Recent Congressional Action on the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Format: HTML Description: Recent Congressional action appropriates funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through federal fiscal year 2022-23.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3734

Child Care and Preschool Funding Rates by Rate System, Setting, and Age [EdBudget]

Jan 22, 2018 - Child Care and Preschool Funding Rates by Rate System, Setting, and Age [EdBudget]     Note: All rates reflect full-time, full-year care, with the exception of Transitional Kindergarten and State Preschool—part day, which operate part day for 180 and 175 days per year respectively. a Rates are weighted by the number of subsidized children receiving child care in each setting and county.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/106

Recent Report Compares California Inmate Health Care Costs to Rest of Nation

Jan 18, 2018 - In addition to having the highest inmate health care costs, California ’s costs (on a per inmate basis) grew significantly faster since 2009 ‑10 than the national average —25  percent versus 3  percent nationwide.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3733

The 2018-19 Budget: Overview of the Governor’s Proposition 98 Budget Package

Jan 18, 2018 - Similar to previous years, funds would be allocated to school districts, COEs, and charter schools on a per-student basis. We estimate that the $1.8  billion allocation would equate to about $300 per student.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3732

Governor's Budget Contains $6.3 Billion in Proposition 98 Spending Proposals [EdBudget]

Jan 16, 2018 - Governor's Budget Contains $6.3 Billion in Proposition 98 Spending Proposals [EdBudget] Total Spending Proposals $6,333  Note: Total spending consists of $3.1 billion from growth in the 2018-19 Proposition 98 guarantee, $2.2 billion from the expiration of one-time prior-year initiatives, $687 million from an increase in the 2017-18 guarantee, $214 million from unspent
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/107

The 2018-19 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 12, 2018 - This publication is our office’s initial response to the Governor’s 2018-19 budget. In the proposed plan, the Governor places a high priority on building reserves, proposing a total reserve balance of nearly $16 billion. We believe the Governor’s continued focus on building more reserves is prudent in light of economic and federal budget uncertainty.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3731