The 2019-20 Budget: Proposition 98 Analysis

Feb 13, 2019 - In contrast to state infrastructure projects, the state does not list all approved school facility projects in the annual budget act. Under Brown Administration, State Was on 12 ‑Year Track to Expend All Proposition  51 Funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3930

The 2019-20 Budget: Governor's Proposals for Infants and Toddlers With Special Needs

Feb 28, 2019 - Although federal law allows states to establish their own eligibility criteria for early intervention, it requires each state to identify and serve all children meeting these state ‑specific criteria.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3954

The 2017-18 Budget: Analysis of Special Education “Disconnect”

Mar 1, 2017 - Prior to 2013 ‑14, the state also included federal funds in the AB 602 formula. Due to complicated interactions between state and federal law, the state removed federal funds from AB 602 calculations starting in 2013 ‑14.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3598

The 2017-18 Budget: Analysis of Special Education “Disconnect” [Publication Details]

Mar 1, 2017 - Since 2013-14, the state has experienced a disconnect between the funding allocated for special education and the funding level specified by state law. In this web post, we explain the source of this disconnect and offer two options for rectifying it.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3598

The 2019-20 May Revision: Overview of the May Revision Proposition 98 Package

May 13, 2019 - The deposit also complements the state ’s other efforts to improve its fiscal footing, such as its deposits into reserve accounts that benefit other parts of the state budget. Mix of One-Time and Ongoing Proposals Moves in the Right Direction.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4044

The 2019-20 May Revision: Overview of the May Revision Proposition 98 Package

May 13, 2019 - The deposit also complements the state ’s other efforts to improve its fiscal footing, such as its deposits into reserve accounts that benefit other parts of the state budget. Mix of One-Time and Ongoing Proposals Moves in the Right Direction.
https://lao.ca.gov/publications/report/4044

The 2018-19 Budget: Update on Backlog of Teacher Misconduct Cases

Apr 30, 2018 - The 2018-19 Budget: Update on Backlog of Teacher Misconduct Cases The 2018-19 Budget Update on Backlog of Teacher Misconduct Cases In this post, we provide an overview of how the state reviews teacher misconduct cases, track the backlog of cases, describe the actions the state has taken to reduce the backlog, and assess progress made to date.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3817

The 2018-19 Budget: Update on Backlog of Teacher Misconduct Cases [Publication Details]

Apr 30, 2018 - In this post, we provide an overview of how the state reviews teacher misconduct cases, track the backlog of cases, describe the actions the state has taken to reduce the backlog, and assess progress made to date. We encourage the Legislature to continue monitoring progress toward reducing the backlog closely over the coming year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3817

How Did California Schools Spend Common Core Implementation Funding?

Jun 10, 2016 - California Adopts New State Standards and Provides Implementation Funding. California, along with 41 other states, adopted the Common Core State Standards for English and math in 2010. The 2013-14 state budget package included $1.25 billion in Proposition 98 funding for implementing the new standards.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3483

How Did California Schools Spend Common Core Implementation Funding? [Publication Details]

Jun 10, 2016 - The 2013-14 state budget package included $1.25 billion in Proposition 98 funding for schools to implement the new Common Core State Standards in English and math. State law allowed schools to use the funds in three areas associated with Common Core implementation: (1) information technology, (2) staff development, and (3) instructional materials.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3483