A Historical Review of Proposition 98 [Publication Details]

Jan 18, 2017 - Approved by the voters in 1988, Proposition 98 established certain formulas for calculating a minimum annual funding level for K-14 education. The state commonly refers to this level as the minimum guarantee. This report reviews the state’s more-than-quarter-century experience with Proposition 98.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3526

The 2014-15 Budget: The Commission on Teacher Credentialing [Publication Details]

Mar 28, 2014 - We recommend the Legislature require CTC to streamline its process to ensure (1) teacher preparation program standards are clear, concise, and aligned to state academic content standards; (2) accreditation incorporates data on program outcomes; and (3) accreditation is self-supporting.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2987

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

Accountability [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2003 - We recommend that the Legislature take steps to integrate state and federal sanction and intervention programs to send a clear message of expectations to schools and districts. We recommend that state interventions be focused at the school district level and that the state intervene directly at only the lowest-performing schools.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/976

School District Fiscal Oversight and Intervention [Publication Details]

Apr 30, 2012 - Most notably, during the more than 20 years the new system has been in effect, 8 districts have received emergency state loans whereas 26 districts required such loans in the 12 years prior to the new system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2622

The 2013-14 Budget: Restructuring the K-12 Funding System [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2013 - We suggest a number of specific changes to better align funding levels with anticipated costs, eliminate irrational funding differences across districts, simplify the formulas, and ensure important state priorities are addressed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2693

The 2012-13 Budget: California’s Fiscal Outlook [Publication Details]

Nov 16, 2011 - In 2011-12, we project that the state will have a $3 billion deficit, including the effects of these trigger cuts. In 2012-13, the state will face higher costs due to expiration of a number of temporary budget measures, an increase in Proposition 98 school costs under current law, the repayment of its Proposition 1A property tax loan, and other factors.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2539

The 2011-12 Budget: Year-Two Survey--Update on School District Finance in California [Publication Details]

Feb 7, 2011 - To help school districts manage this reduction, the state temporarily removed the strings associated with roughly 40 categorical programs and eliminated various other requirements. We surveyed school districts to gather information regarding how they were being affected by recent federal and state actions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2434

How Small Is Too Small? An Analysis of School District Consolidation [Publication Details]

May 2, 2011 - Our analysis suggests the state should not pursue a one-size-fits all approach for district configuration or require all small school districts to consolidate, but it does suggest the state should remove existing disincentives.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2472