The 2018-19 Budget: California Education Learning Lab

Feb 15, 2018 - These include: ( 1)  d isproportionate attendance at elementary and secondary schools that have less qualified math and science teachers, ( 2)  l ess access to advanced STEM courses in high school, ( 3)  d ifferent parental expectations about studying STEM in college, ( 4)  l ack of exposure to role models and mentors with a STEM background, ( 5)  p erceptions of
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3754

The Distribution of K-12 Education General Purpose Funds

For instance, in 1983, the Legislature created an i ncentive program for districts to extend the length of the school day and school year. For districts electing to comply with this incentive, a new adjustment to each district 's revenue limit formula was added.
https://lao.ca.gov/2003/k12_fund_distribution/K12_General_Purpose_Funds_122203.html

COVID-19: Unemployment Insurance for Workers Impacted by COVID-19

Mar 23, 2020 - (In particular, the recent H.R. 1319 extended the benefit duration by 25 weeks.) The federal government, instead o f California employers via payroll taxes, would pay the full cost of these extra weeks of benefits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4208

LAO 2006 Budget Analysis: Secretary for Business, Transportation, and Housing (0520)

The budget requests $29 million (and 60 personnel-years) for the secretary’s operations in 2006-07. This represents a 13 percent increase over estimated current-year expenditures. The largest proposed augmentation is for the Tourism Commission, which we discuss below.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_2006/general_govt/gen_03_0520_anl06.html

^[PDF] Apprenticeship Programs

(Funding for school districts and CCC-affi liated apprenticeships is budgeted separately.)  Number of Approved Apprenticeship Hours Has Increased in Recent Years  Despite recent pro-rata reductions, the number of RSI hours has increased signifi cantly in recent years (see fi gure on next page).  This increase is likely due to the state’s economic recovery and the value sponsors place on apprenticeship programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2018/Apprenticeship_Programs_042418.pdf

^[PDF] Apprenticeship Programs

(Funding for school districts and CCC-affi liated apprenticeships is budgeted separately.)  Number of Approved Apprenticeship Hours Has Increased in Recent Years  Despite recent pro-rata reductions, the number of RSI hours has increased signifi cantly in recent years (see fi gure on next page).  This increase is likely due to the state’s economic recovery and the value sponsors place on apprenticeship programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2018/Apprenticeship_Programs_041218.pdf

Cap-And-Trade Auction Update and GGRF Projections

Dec 6, 2021 - Under current law, about 65  percent of this additional revenue ($439  million) will be continuously appropriated to high ‑speed rail (25  percent), affordable housing and sustainable communities (20  percent), transit capital (10  percent) and operations (5  percent), and safe drinking water (5  percent).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4480

^[PDF] Governor's Realignment Plan—Criminal Justice

We estimate that this change could save the state about $20 million in 2011-12 and $100 million annually within a few years. Governor’s Proposal to Shift Court Security 6L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E January 25, 2011  Overview of Proposal.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/crimjust/2011/CJ_Realignment_Plan_01_25_11.pdf

^[PDF] Options for Modifying the State Child Care Tax Credit

Proposition 98 establishes a minimum funding guarantee for schools and community colleges that is in part based on state revenue. When state revenue decreases, it is usually the case that required spending on schools decreases as well.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2016/3417/state-child-care-tax-credit-040716.pdf

^[PDF] 1967 Budget Analysis: General Administration

Office of Architecture and Con- struction is, of course, dependent entirely upon the level of public school construction activity. This level has exceeded $300 million for a number of years. In the completed fiscal year of 1965-66 construction value was $380 million, in the current fiscal year it is estimated at $370 million, and in the budget year the estimate is the same amount.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis/1967/05_general_admin_1967.pdf