California's Education System: A 2019 Guide [Publication Details]

Feb 6, 2019 - California's Education System: A 2019 Guide [Publication Details] California's Education System: A 2019 Guide Format: PDF Description: This report is a visual guide that covers every major area of California’s education system, with chapters on early education, K-12 education, adult precollegiate education, undergraduate education, graduate education, and education facilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3924

The 2015-16 Budget: Analysis of the Proposition 98 May Revision Budget Package [Publication Details]

May 18, 2015 - The 2015-16 Budget: Analysis of the Proposition 98 May Revision Budget Package [Publication Details] The 2015-16 Budget: Analysis of the Proposition 98 May Revision Budget Package Format: PDF Description: In this brief, we analyze the Governor’s Proposition 98 May Revision budget package for schools and the California Community Colleges (CCC).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3254

Refocusing Teacher Recruitment Efforts [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2009 - Refocusing Teacher Recruitment Efforts [Publication Details] PDF Description: The Supplemental Report of the 2007-08 Budget Act directed our office to reexamine the state’s teacher recruitment goals and assess the effectiveness of teacher recruitment programs designed to meet those goals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1940

Rethinking Community School Funding [Publication Details]

Aug 10, 1994 - Rethinking Community School Funding [Publication Details] PDF Description: Community schools are operated by County Offices of Education (COEs) as alternative instructional placements for about 18,500 pupils in grades 7-12 who, for various reasons, have not been successful in traditional school programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/228

An Analysis of Court School Cost Pressures [Publication Details]

May 10, 2011 - An Analysis of Court School Cost Pressures [Publication Details] An Analysis of Court School Cost Pressures Format: PDF Description: In 2010-11, several County Offices of Education (COEs) reported difficulties balancing their court school budgets.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2480

A Review of Funding Alternatives for The Commission on Teacher Credentialing [Publication Details]

Dec 1, 1985 - A Review of Funding Alternatives for The Commission on Teacher Credentialing [Publication Details] A Review of Funding Alternatives for The Commission on Teacher Credentialing Format: PDF Description: The Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) is supported entirely by fee revenue, most of which is derived from credential and examination fees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/440

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

Feb 16, 2005 - The Impact of SB 740 on California’s Nonclassroom-Based Charter Schools (RAND Corporation) [Publication Details] The Impact of SB 740 on California’s Nonclassroom-Based Charter Schools (RAND Corporation) Format: PDF Description: Chapter 892, Statutes of 2001, (SB 740, O’Connell), directed our office to extend our contract with the RAND Corporation to include an assessment of the state’s process for funding nonclassroom-based charter schools.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1288

State Education Funding Still at Risk Due to Dispute Over Prison Inmate Services [Publication Details]

Sep 1, 1997 - State Education Funding Still at Risk Due to Dispute Over Prison Inmate Services [Publication Details] State Education Funding Still at Risk Due to Dispute Over Prison Inmate Services Format: PDF Description: Since 1995, the state of California has been at odds with the U.S.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2762

California Indian Education Centers Program: A Sunset Review [Publication Details]

Aug 1, 1988 - California Indian Education Centers Program: A Sunset Review [Publication Details] California Indian Education Centers Program: A Sunset Review Format: PDF Description: This report contains our findings and recommendations regarding the California Indian Education Centers program pursuant to the "sunset" review procedures enacted by Chapter 1270, Statutes of 1983 (Senate Bill 1155).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/427

New Funding Model for Special Education - A Preliminary Report [Publication Details]

Jan 1, 1995 - New Funding Model for Special Education - A Preliminary Report [Publication Details] New Funding Model for Special Education - A Preliminary Report Format: PDF Description: In February 1994 the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) in its Analysis of the 1994-95 Budget Bill cited a number of major problems with the state's current special education funding formula.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2937