The 2017-18 Budget: Bus Driver Training Program

Mar 10, 2017 - Of this amount, about $100,000 in total State Penalty Fund revenue goes unspent. The unspent amount generally reverts back to the fund and is reappropriated for State Penalty Fund programs each year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3614

The 2018-19 Budget: Charter School Facility Grant Program

Apr 23, 2018 - As part of an initial 2001 ‑02 budget agreement, the state provided $10  million for the program. The state continued to provide the program with about $10  million annually through 2006 ‑07 before augmenting funding to $18  million in 2007 ‑08.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3812

Update on COLA for K-14 Education Programs

Apr 28, 2017 - Background Statutory COLA Determined by Price Index for State and Local Governments. State law specifies that certain school and community college programs are to receive an annual COLA. The statutory COLA rate is tied to a national price index developed by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (a division of the U.S.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3657

Improving Education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in California

Sep 21, 2016 - We believe the state could implement these changes without additional overall spending. By repurposing some existing DHH funding, the state could achieve better overall DHH outcomes, including better service and achievement for many DHH students in the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3498

The 2017-18 Budget: Overview of the Governor’s Proposition 98 Budget Package

Jan 13, 2017 - (This 2.6 percent increase includes the 0.5 percent add-on required by the State Constitution.) In addition, the state makes a $266 million supplemental payment under the equal pain/equal gain formula.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3530

EdBudget Tables (January 2017)

Jan 13, 2017 - CalSTRS = California State Teachers ’ Retirement System and CalPERS = California Public Employees ’ Retirement System. Posted January 2017. $423 $1,161 a Excludes state special schools and charter schools that have closed since 2013-14.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3529

The 2016-17 Budget: Proposition 98 Education Analysis

Feb 18, 2016 - Both California and school districts have a history of recruiting teachers from within the state as well as out of state. For example, the state ran the CalTEACH program from 1997 to 2004. This program funded several regional recruitment centers to attract both in –state and out –of –state candidates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3355

The 2018-19 Budget: Update on State Funding for K-12 School Facilities [Publication Details]

May 3, 2018 - The 2018-19 Budget: Update on State Funding for K-12 School Facilities [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3821

Re-Envisioning County Offices of Education: A Study of Their Mission and Funding [Publication Details]

Feb 6, 2017 - Because oversight of school districts’ budgets and academic plans likely is both more effective and efficient when performed at the regional rather than state level, we recommend the Legislature fund COEs directly for these activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3547

The 2016-17 Budget: Local Government Mandates--Reasonable Reimbursement Methodology

Mar 17, 2016 - State law requires the Commission on State Mandates (CSM) to determine whether new state laws, executive orders, or regulations affecting local governments create state-reimbursable mandates. Generally, local governments may submit claims for state mandate payment based on one of two methods: (1) claiming of actual costs or (2) a reasonable reimbursement methodology (RRM).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3395