The 2023-24 Budget: California State Library

Apr 19, 2023 - The State Library ’s main state ‑level functions are (1)  serving as the central library for state government; (2)  collecting, preserving, and publicizing state literature and historical items; and (3)  providing specialized research services to state agencies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4761

Evaluation of the California Community College Teacher Credentialing Partnership Pilot Program

Mar 29, 2023 - We would note, however, that the state has provided considerable funding the past few years for other initiati ves designed to improve access to teacher preparation programs. Introduction State Created Pilot Seeking to Improve Access to Teacher Credentialing Programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4755

The 2023-24 Budget: Student Housing [Publication Details]

Mar 9, 2023 - This brief analyzes the Governor’s proposals to delay certain funding for the Higher Education Student Housing Grant program and California Student Housing Revolving Loan program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4733

The 2023-24 Budget: Student Housing

Mar 9, 2023 - Need for State Subsidy Remains Unclear. Prior to the state creating the Higher Education Student Housing Grant program, nearly all campus housing projects were self ‑supporting. Moreover, even without state support, construction of student housing generally outpaced enrollment growth over the past several years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4733

The 2023-24 Budget: College of the Law, San Francisco

Mar 8, 2023 - The school has supplemented this funding with $3 million one‑time General Fund that the state provided in 2021‑22, to be spent evenly over three years (through 2023‑24). The program prioritizes employing individuals who were formerly incarcerated or homeless.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4732

The 2023-24 Budget: Scholarshare Investment Board

Mar 7, 2023 - SIB administers the state ’s college savings account programs. The state has a long-standing Scholarshare 529 program, which allows an individual to open a college savings account and make contributions on behalf of a student.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4731

The 2023-24 Budget: California Student Aid Commission [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2023 - We cover Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships, Golden State Education and Training Grants, Golden State Teacher Grants, and state operations. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4702

The 2023-24 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 23, 2023 - State Recently Created Grant Program for Prospective Teachers. In the 2019 ‑20 budget package, the state created the Golden State Teacher Grant program administered by CSAC. This is one of several initiatives the state created in recent years to address teacher shortages.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4702

The 2023-24 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 22, 2023 - Community college pension costs are expected to increase by about $73   million in 2023 ‑24. (Unlike in some recent years, the Governor does not have proposals addressing unfunded retirement liabilities or providing district pension relief.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4695

The 2023-24 Budget: University of California

Feb 15, 2023 - UC ’s Capital Financial Plan 2021 ‑27 included a $360  million state ‑eligible energy project for the Berkeley campus that was not yet funded. UC ’s Capital Financial Plan 2022 ‑28 includes the $249  million the state authorized for the project last year, but it also identifies $700  million in state ‑eligible project costs not yet funded.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4684