The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Proposition 98)

Jun 19, 2015 - The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Proposition 98) $67.1 a One –time allocation. b The budget also requires that these schools spend at least $4.8 million from their non –Proposition 98 funds in 2015 –16 to address critical facility maintenance needs. c New state –level activities funded in part by an increase in the state ’s federal grant and in part by redirecting $2 million from local assistance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3273

Next Steps for Improving State Accountability for Alternative Schools [Publication Details]

Apr 16, 2015 - Next Steps for Improving State Accountability for Alternative Schools [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/3234

Rethinking How the State Funds School Facilities [Publication Details]

Mar 10, 2015 - Rethinking How the State Funds 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/3200

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

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

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

Analysis of School District Reserves [Publication Details]

Jan 21, 2015 - Last year the state adopted legislation to (1) cap school district reserves following deposits in the state school reserve recently established by Proposition 2 and (2) require districts to disclose additional information about their reserves each year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3163

Review of School Districts' 2014-15 Local Control and Accountability Plans [Publication Details]

Jan 20, 2015 - Additionally, we recommend the state disseminate model LCAPs to help districts improve their plans moving forward. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3162

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

An Overview of Internet in Schools

Jan 7, 2015 - The state ’s main reasons for desiring schools to have Internet service relate to improving instructional delivery, transmitting accountability-related data to the state, and, more recently, administering online tests.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3893