Early Budget Actions to Support In-Person K-12 Instruction and Address Learning Loss [Publication Details]

Apr 23, 2021 - On March 5, 2021, the Governor signed Chapter 10 (AB 86, Committee on Budget), which provides additional one-time Proposition 98 funding to schools for providing in-person instruction and addressing student learning loss due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. This post describes the major components of the legislation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4417

^[PDF] The 2020-21 Budget: School District Budget Trends

Even with the exceptional growth in school funding in recent years, a few school districts have shown signs of fiscal distress. Were growth in school funding to slow in the coming years, more districts would face greater challenges balancing their budgets.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2020/4136/school-district-budget-012120.pdf

^[PDF] California Clean Environment Initiative (Amendment #1)

Pursuant to subsection (c) of Section 9005 of the Elections Code, we are informing you that, in our opinion, a reasonable estimate of the net fiscal impact of this proposed initiative measure cannot be prepared within 50 calendar days from the date this proposed initiative was received.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2016/160049.pdf

^[PDF] Proposition 33: Automobile Insurance

Background 2L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E September 25, 2012 LAO 70 YEARS OF SERVICE  An automobile insurance company could offer a continuous coverage discount to new customers who switch their coverage from another insurer.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/transportation/2012/Proposition33_09_25_12.pdf

LAO 2003-04 Budget Analysis: Education, Governor's Categorical Program Reform Proposal

During the year, the county office and districts would negotiate three-year plans for the type and amount of services desired by each district. At the end of the three years, districts would be free to use the funds for any district, county, or othe r program that is consistent with the intent of the block grant.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2003/education/ed_5_categorical_reform_prop98_anl03.htm

2001 Budget Analysis: Capital Outlay, Department of Education

The budget includes requests totaling $2.6 million from the General Fund for capital improvements to the existing schools. This represents a decrease of $5.2 milli on from the current year. The budget includes the following proposals: $2.1 million to construct the Pupil Personnel Services facility at the Fremont School for the Deaf. $351,000 to
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2001/cap_outlay/co_21_6110.htm

Reinvesting in California Schools Act

This adjusted amount would be multiplied by California public school enrollment in the given year to provide the measure's supplemental funding guara ntee for K-12 schools. However, the amount of supplemental funding would be phased in over a five-year period starting in 2001-02.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/1999/990843_INT.html

Mental Health Services Act: Proposed Restructuring of the MHSA Funding Categories and Impacts on County Spending

Jul 13, 2023 - There may be changes in the types of programs and services funded on a year-to-year basis that are not captured in our analysis and 2021-22 data may not be representative of counties ’ funding priorities over time.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4782

^[PDF] UPDATE

These funds will be available for schools, districts, and higher education institutions in the 1999-00 school year. California’s potential share of these funds, however, is not reflected in the Governor’s 1999-00 Budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/1999/cal_update/mar_99_calupdate.pdf

^[PDF] The 2012-13 Budget: Proposition 98 Maintenance Factor: An Analysis of the Governor’s Treatment

These two assumptions produce unreasonable outcomes for schools and the rest of the state budget both in the near term and over the long term. In particular, the Governor’s approach would ratchet down the Proposition 98 base in some years, ratchet up the base in other years, and, in some cases, lead to schools receiving almost exclusive benefit from any growth in state revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/2012/education/prop-98-maintenance-053112.pdf