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

Mar 18, 2026 - Considering Adding Legislative Appointees to the SBE. The Legislature could consider adding two legislative appointees to the SBE. These appointees could enable greater legislative oversight of the new governance system and ensure the SBE ’s policies are consistent with legislative intent.
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The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 98 Guarantee and K-12 Spending Plan

Feb 4, 2026 - The proposal effectively shifts that cost from this year to future budgets —helping address the current budget problem on a one ‑time basis, but adding to the large budget deficits the state is projecting over the next several years.
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Overview of Special Education in California - What is Special Education? [Video]

[Video] Search LAO Videos Overview of Special Education in California December 12, 2016 In this series of four animated videos, Fiscal and Policy Analyst Ryan Anderson  covers key aspects of special education in California.
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Overview of Special Education in California - Who Receives Special Education? [Video]

[Video] Search LAO Videos Overview of Special Education in California December 12, 2016 In this series of four animated videos, Fiscal and Policy Analyst Ryan Anderson  covers key aspects of special education in California.
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Overview of Special Education in California - How is Special Education Organized? [Video]

[Video] Search LAO Videos Overview of Special Education in California December 12, 2016 In this series of four animated videos, Fiscal and Policy Analyst Ryan Anderson  covers key aspects of special education in California.
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Overview of Special Education in California - How is Special Education Funded? [Video]

[Video] Search LAO Videos Overview of Special Education in California December 12, 2016 In this series of four animated videos, Fiscal and Policy Analyst Ryan Anderson  covers key aspects of special education in California.
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Year-One Survey: Update on School District Finance and Flexibility - Year-One Survey: Update on School District Finance and Flexibility [Video]

Year-One Survey: Update on School District Finance and Flexibility - Year-One Survey: Update on School District Finance and Flexibility [Video] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Year-One Survey: Update on School District Finance and Flexibility May 4, 2010 In this
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Year-Three Survey: Update on School District Finance in California - Year-Three Survey: Update on School District Finance in California [Video]

Year-Three Survey: Update on School District Finance in California - Year-Three Survey: Update on School District Finance in California [Video] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Year-Three Survey: Update on School District Finance in California May 2, 2012 In this
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Addressing CalSTRS' Long-Term Funding Needs - Addressing CalSTRS' Long-Term Funding Needs [Video]

Addressing CalSTRS' Long-Term Funding Needs - Addressing CalSTRS' Long-Term Funding Needs [Video] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Addressing CalSTRS ' Long-Term Funding Needs March 20, 2013 Last year, the Legislature asked CalSTRS to submit a report detailing at least
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How Small Is Too Small? An Analysis of School District Consolidation - How Small Is Too Small? An Analysis of School District Consolidation [Video]

An Analysis of School District Consolidation [Video] Search LAO Videos How Small Is Too Small? An Analysis of School District Consolidation May 2, 2011 In this webcast (approximately 10 minutes), analyst Rachel Ehlers discusses the LAO report How Small Is Too Small?
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