The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 98 Guarantee and K-12 Spending Plan

Feb 4, 2026 - Investors are borrowing large sums to buy stocks, and households are more invested in the stock market than at any time in at least 70 years. Historically, these signs have preceded stock market downturns.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5110

The 2022-23 Budget: Expanded Learning Programs

Feb 16, 2022 - In our conversations with experts, districts that received minimum grants in 2021 ‑22 found it difficult to implement a new program, particularly if they did not have any preexisting after school programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4545

The 2020-21 Budget: Governor’s Computer Science Proposals

Mar 10, 2020 - Between 2015 ‑16 and 2018 ‑19, CTC issued a total of 151 supplementary authorizations in computer science. Most high school teachers with the computer science supplementary authorization taught either math or science.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4198

The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance

Mar 18, 2026 - Moreover, the Governor ’s proposal likely presents opportunities for efficiencies, such as eliminating the need for two  separate teams dedicated to government affairs and policy analysis at CDE and the SBE.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The 2025-26 Budget: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program

Feb 20, 2025 - The 2025-26 Budget: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program 1,580 ELOP = Expanded Learning Opportunities Program and EL/LI = English learner or low ‑income. ELOP Tiers Have Different Programmatic Requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4977

Narrowing California’s K-12 Student Achievement Gaps

Jan 31, 2020 - In addition, given the lack of detail currently in the Governor’s proposals, it is difficult to determine how they would interact with the state’s existing system of support. Achievement Gaps Gaps Between Several Student Groups Examined.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4144

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Nov 10, 2025 - Consult with experts to create clearinghouses for evidence-based literacy and math resources for use by LEAs. Study and disseminate information about high performing LEAs and best practices. Provides Funds for the Special Olympics.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5087

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - For  LEAs with eligible school sites that do not opt in by November 1, 2026, trailer legislation specifies that LEAs will have the opportunity to submit a request to be considered for funding during regular intervals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

The 2022-23 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges

Nov 17, 2021 - Although CalSTRS recently reported investment returns far above its long ‑term target, these returns are unlikely to reduce required district contributions. Under the funding plan the Legislature adopted in 2013 ‑14, the state General Fund is responsible for most of the volatility in CalSTRS ’ investment returns.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4473

Update on School District Retiree Health Benefits

Sep 25, 2017 - In most of these districts, benefits extend between age 67 and 70 or last between three and seven years upon retirement. In the remaining 7 percent of districts, retirees receive health benefits for life.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3704