The 2019-20 May Revision: K-12 Cal Grant Mandate

May 28, 2019 - To streamline the GPA submission process and encourage higher Cal Grant participation, Chapter 679 of 2014 (AB 2160, Ting) requires that all high school seniors in public schools be considered Cal Grant applicants unless they opt out during their junior year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4052

The 2018-19 Budget: Proposition 98 Outlook

Nov 15, 2017 - The 2018-19 Budget: Proposition 98 Outlook Proposition 98 Outlook Executive Summary Substantial Funding Available for Schools and Community Colleges in Coming Budget Cycle. Each year, the state calculates a “minimum guarantee ” for school and community college funding based upon a set of formulas established by Proposition   98 (1988).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3716

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

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
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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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The 2017-18 Budget: Analysis of the May Revision Education Proposals

May 15, 2017 - Not Automatically Providing Statutory Supplemental Appropriation Provides Legislature With More Budget Flexibility in Future Years. Not providing the supplemental appropriation could lead to somewhat slower growth in school funding in future years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3670

The 2015-16 Budget: Rethinking How the State Funds School Facilities [Publication Details]

Feb 17, 2015 - We recommend the Legislature replace the state's current system for financing school facilities with a new system. Specifically, we recommend the Legislature: (1) establish an annualized "expected facility cost" based on the replacement cost of existing school buildings; (2) provide an annual per-student grant that reflects a specified minimum state share of
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3176

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - Most notably, the Governor provides a combined $ 900  m illion for six programs aimed at improving school employee training, recruitment, and retention. The budget also provides $ 600  m illion for two new grant programs: (1) $ 300  m illion for grants to help low ‑performing schools and districts improve their performance and (2) $ 300  m illion for
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

The 2018-19 Budget: Proposition 98 Outlook [Publication Details]

Nov 15, 2017 - In this report, we (1) explain how our estimates of the minimum requirement have changed since the adoption of the June budget plan, (2) identify the new funding available in 2018-19, and (3) highlight a few key trends affecting schools and community colleges over the next four years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3716

School District Fiscal Oversight and Intervention [Publication Details]

Apr 30, 2012 - Under this system, County Offices of Education review the fiscal condition of school districts at several points during the year and provide additional support for districts showing signs of fiscal distress.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2622