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

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

Funding for Major Internet-Related Programs Since 2000

Feb 17, 2015 - The state also has provided funding for technical assistance and t he development of Internet-based tools for instruction. State Has Allocated $7 Billion ($709 Million State, $6.2 Billion Federal) for Programs for Schools and Other Entities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3891

Funding for Major Internet-Related Programs Since 2000 [Publication Details]

Feb 17, 2015 - Summarizes major state and federal funding for Internet-related programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3891

Overview of Special Education in California [Publication Details]

Nov 6, 2019 - Recent legislation directed the Legislature and administration to work collaboratively to consider changes in how the state organizes, delivers, and funds special education, with the overarching intent to improve outcomes. With this report, we aim to inform these fiscal and policy conversations by providing an overview of special education in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4110

The 2018-19 Budget: Commission on Teacher Credentialing—Administrator Performance Assessment

Apr 12, 2018 - The 2015 ‑16 funding request gave no indication that CTC would need to request any subsequent rounds of funding or administer a field test to all candidates across the state after already administering two previous field tests.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3809

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

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