The Impact of SB 740 on California’s Nonclassroom-Based Charter Schools (RAND Corporation) [Publication Details]

Feb 16, 2005 - Compared to the state’s existing “threshold” funding approach, RAND suggests the state use a more holistic funding determination process that still could detect possible financial wrong-doing without triggering automatic funding cuts for schools that might have reasonable justifications for their different expenditure patterns.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1288

Thoughts on State Categorical Programs in California [Publication Details]

Feb 7, 2005 - Thoughts on State Categorical Programs 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/1219

Key Issues Facing the State Board of Education [Publication Details]

Feb 2, 2005 - Key Issues Facing the State Board of Education [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/1216

Proposition 98 Mandates, Part III [Publication Details]

Mar 22, 2004 - Presented to Assembly Special Committee on State Mandates on March 22, 2004.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1158

Proposition 98 Mandates [Publication Details]

Mar 15, 2004 - Presented to Assembly Special Committee on State Mandates on March 15, 2004.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1152

Proposition 98 Pupil Discipline Mandates [Publication Details]

Mar 12, 2004 - Presented to the Assembly Committee on State Mandates on March 8, 2004.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1151

Proposition 98 Budget Priorities [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2004 - The Governor's budget offers a good starting point for addressing the 2004-05 budget problem. Given the structural budget situation the state faces, we believe the Governor's proposed suspension of the Proposition 98 minimum guarantee is appropriate.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1129

Teacher Quality [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2004 - This would allow the state to retain its focus on teacher quality while simultaneously allowing school districts to pool their existing resources and use them more strategically. To ensure that the greater flexibility provided through a teacher quality block grant is balanced with greater accountability, we also recommend the Legislature develop a comprehensive teacher information system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1134

The Governor's School Safety Consolidation [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2004 - The Governor's budget proposes to consolidate five of seven existing school safety programs into a School Safety Competitive Grant, leaving two programs outside of the block grant. We recommend the Legislature expand on the Governor's proposal by creating a formula-driven School Safety Block Grant combining all seven school safety programs and 12 school safety-related state reimbursable mandates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1135

A Look at the Progress of English Learner Students [Publication Details]

Feb 12, 2004 - The 2002 California English Language Development Test documents the progress of more than 1.3 million English learner students in the state. This reports summarizes student achievement as measured by the test and evaluates the rate at which students' English skills improve. On the whole, student progress is slow, although some groups of students appear to make rapid progress.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1077