Analysis of Education Mandates [Publication Details]

Feb 26, 2014 - In recent years, the state has tried to simplify this process by creating two alternative reimbursement structures. The reasonable reimbursement methodology (RRM) provides reimbursement for a particular mandate using a formula developed in a quasi-judicial forum.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2956

Proposition 98 Priorities [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2008 - Under the alternative, K-12 schools and community colleges would receive roughly the same amount of ongoing program support in 2008-09 as in the current year ($57.7 billion). As part of the alternative, we recommend funding certain core costs while obtaining savings from programs that are duplicative, poorly structured, or technically overbudgeted.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1743

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Education

Oct 17, 2019 - Second, certain State Preschool providers may enroll four-year olds who are otherwise ineligible for the program (after serving all interested, eligible children). Specifically, these providers must operate within the attendance boundary of a public school where at least 80  percent of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4096

The 2021-22 Budget: Public School Restrooms Feminine Hygiene Products Mandate [Publication Details]

Mar 1, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: Public School Restrooms Feminine Hygiene Products Mandate [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/4392

Comparing Funding for Charter Schools and Their School District Peers [Publication Details]

Jan 26, 2012 - Comparing Funding for Charter Schools and Their School District Peers [Publication Details] Comparing Funding for Charter Schools and Their School District Peers Format: HTML Description: The 1992 legislation that authorized charter schools in California created a funding model intended to provide charter
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2554

The 2019-20 Budget: Special Education Teaching Performance Assessment

Apr 30, 2019 - Schools Face Persistent Challenges Finding Special Education Teachers. To comply with a federal requirement, each year California identifies areas of school staffing shortages. Since the state began reporting in the early 1980s, it has consistently identified shortages of special education teachers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4022

Update on School District Retiree Health Benefits [Publication Details]

Sep 25, 2017 - Update on School District Retiree Health Benefits [Publication Details] Update on School District Retiree Health Benefits Format: HTML Description: School districts face growing cost pressure related to the health benefits they provide for their retired employees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3704

Update on School District Budgets [Publication Details]

Nov 16, 2020 - Update on School District Budgets [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/4301

Reopening Schools in California [Publication Details]

Oct 27, 2020 - Reopening Schools in California [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/4290

The 2018-19 Budget: Update on K-12 Student Attendance [Publication Details]

Apr 16, 2018 - In early March of 2018, we received data from the California Department of Education (CDE) on student attendance for the first half of the 2017-18 school year. In this post, we describe how the state tracks attendance and discuss the implications for Proposition 98 and school funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3811