The 2013-14 Budget: Proposition 98 Education Analysis [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2013 - The Governor dedicates new monies to paying down school and community college deferrals, transitioning to a new K-12 funding formula, restructuring adult education, funding Proposition 39 energy projects for schools and community colleges, and adding two mandates to the schools mandates block grant.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2692

The 2021-22 Budget: The Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges [Publication Details]

Nov 18, 2020 - The 2021-22 Budget: The Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges [Publication Details] The 2021-22 Budget: The Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges Format: HTML Description: This report provides our fiscal outlook for schools and community colleges.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4298

Analysis of School District Reserves [Publication Details]

Jan 21, 2015 - Analysis of School District Reserves [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/3163

Rethinking Community School Funding [Publication Details]

Aug 10, 1994 - The basis on which the state should grant the higher Type C funding level has been the subject of legislation and budget control language for several years. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/228

The 2011-12 Budget: To Defer or Not Defer? An Analysis of the Effects of K-12 Payment Deferrals [Publication Details]

Jan 24, 2011 - An Analysis of the Effects of K-12 Payment Deferrals Format: HTML Description: Over the last several years, the state has deferred payments to school districts as a way to achieve significant Proposition 98 savings.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2396

Year-One Survey: Update on School District Finance and Flexibility [Publication Details]

May 4, 2010 - Year-One Survey: Update on School District Finance and Flexibility [Publication Details] Video Description: We surveyed public school districts in California to see how they are responding to various state and federal developments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2266

The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor’s Proposition 98 Budget Package

Jan 16, 2019 - The administration indicates schools may use these funds for either (1) special education services for students with disabilities or (2) early intervention programs for students not currently receiving special education services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3920

A Review of the Teacher Layoff Process in California [Publication Details]

Mar 22, 2012 - A Review of the Teacher Layoff Process in California [Publication Details] A Review of the Teacher Layoff Process in California Format: HTML Description: Reductions to school district budgets over the past five years have resulted in a sharp decline in the teacher workforce, with the number of full–time teachers decreasing by 32,000 since 2007–08.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2602

School District Financial Condition [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2006 - The financial health of districts has not improved significantly, and may have even worsened somewhat, over the past year. Here we deepen our discussion of the impact of the new accounting requirements on K-12 school districts and reiterate our recommendations for ensuring that districts address retiree health liabilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1450

CalSTRS Funding Update

Jul 19, 2018 - Like other public pension systems in California, CalSTRS is funded through contributions from employers (school and community college districts) and employees. In addition, CalSTRS receives an annual appropriation from the state General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3873