The 2016-17 Budget: Local Government Mandates--Reasonable Reimbursement Methodology [Publication Details]

Mar 17, 2016 - Through a complex, often convoluted, process that has engendered much discussion and disagreement over the years, the state must reimburse local governments for their activities to implement certain state mandates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3395

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

Feb 17, 2015 - The 2015-16 Budget: Rethinking How the State Funds School Facilities [Publication Details] The 2015-16 Budget: Rethinking How the State Funds School Facilities Format: HTML Description: This report analyzes the state's system for financing school facilities and raises concerns with the existing system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3176

Narrowing California’s K-12 Student Achievement Gaps [Publication Details]

Jan 31, 2020 - In response to concerns over K‑12 student achievement gaps, the Legislature tasked our office with convening a work group on the topic and submitting a report.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4144

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

January EdBudget Tables (2016)

Jan 14, 2016 - January EdBudget Tables (2016) 18,978 4% a Reflects actuals for all stages of CalWORKs, DOF estimates for Migrant child care and Care for Children With Severe Disabilities, CDE estimates for Transitional Kindergarten, and LAO estimates for all other programs. b Reflects DSS estimates for CalWORKs Stage 1; DOF estimates for CalWORKs Stage 2 and 3, Migrant child care, and Care for Children With
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3326

Snapshot of Internet Usage in Schools

Jan 13, 2015 - In addition, the state has a second database —the California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) —that tracks on an annual basis the number of devices per student. Internet Speeds Vary Across the State.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3892

The 2015-16 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook [Publication Details]

Nov 19, 2014 - Our higher General Fund revenue estimates translate to $6.4 billion available in 2015-16 for the state's Proposition 98 priorities. The report also discusses choices facing the state in implementing Proposition 2, such as choices about which budgetary and retirement debts to repay with dedicated Proposition 2 funds over the next 15 years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3152

Final EdBudget Tables (2015)

Oct 19, 2015 - Required actions (1) The UC Regents are required to consider state employee compensation when considering compensation for employees in its “Senior Management Group. ” At a minimum, the UC Regents are required to consider comparable positions designated as “state officers ” (such as the Governor, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and a Member of the
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3299

History of Special Education Funding in California [Publication Details]

Feb 27, 2018 - This post traces the history of state special education funding in California to better inform conversations about how this funding might be allocated going forward.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3764

The 2018-19 Budget: Commission on Teacher Credentialing—Record Digitization

May 1, 2018 - As time progresses and teachers issued credentials prior to 1989 retire, the state may wish to destroy these records. Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656 | information [at] lao.ca.gov
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3819