Assessments [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2003 - We identify several areas where the Legislature could reduce the assessment burden on school districts while maintaining the state's emphasis on academic content and performance standards: the NRT portion of the STAR program, the primary language test, the Golden State Exams, and the physical fitness test.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/975

Allocation of Urban Impact Aid: A Review [Publication Details]

Sep 1, 1985 - The Urban Impact Aid (UIA) program was established by Chapter 894, Statutes of 1977 (AB 65), in order to compensate certain urban school districts for the higher costs that some believe are associated with providing education in an urban setting.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/462

The California Teacher Trainee Program: A Review [Publication Details]

Mar 1, 1987 - Several studies have indicated that, in the next five to ten years, the State of California will experience a significant shortage of qualified teachers. Last year, in the Analysis of the 1986-87 Budget Bill, we reported on projections of the teacher shortage, and outlined a number of alternatives available to the Legislature to increase the supply of teachers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/437

A Review of the CalSTRS Funding Plan: State’s Future Responsibility for CalSTRS Uncertain

Feb 2, 2016 - In other scenarios, investments underperform assumptions and the state ’s share of the unfunded liability —along with its funding plan contribution rate —increases steadily each year. In these scenarios, state contributions reach about 18 percent of payroll by the mid-2040s.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3336

Special Session Guide to Building the Current-Year Proposition 98 Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 24, 2008 - Special Session Guide to Building the Current-Year Proposition 98 Budget [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/1701

LAO Recommended Legislation [Publication Details]

Dec 1, 2008 - This report summarizes various changes to law that we have recommended in recent years. Recommendations in this report include, among many others: (a) Simplify and Consolidate K-12 General Purpose Funding, (b) Promote the Adoption of Health Information Technology in California, (c) Fund Inmate Education Programs Based on Actual Attendance, and (d) Increase and Index the State Gas Tax.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1897

Proposition 98 Roadmap [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - Proposition 98 Roadmap [Publication Details] HTML Description: Our five-year forecast shows Proposition 98 funding is to increase much more than needed to cover baseline costs. Thus, we think this is an opportune time to develop a long-term roadmap for K-14 education.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1615

Proposition 98 Update [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2007 - Proposition 98 Update [Publication Details] HTML Description: Compared to the Governor’s budget, we estimate less General fund revenue in both the current and budget years. Given the particular formulas that drive Proposition 98, our revenue estimates result in a higher minimum guarantee in 2007-08.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1613

K-12 Education Funding—Ten Year History [Publication Details]

Oct 8, 1992 - K-12 Education Funding—Ten Year History [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/458

Proposition 98 Budget-Year Priorities [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2003 - Proposition 98 Budget-Year Priorities [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/968