The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - Significant Influx of New Grantees Raises Concerns With Capacity for Support. Through CCSPP, the state ’s system of technical assistance has provided support to about 2,500 schools over four cohorts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

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

Mar 18, 2026 - Some of the most important include the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (sets standards for teacher preparation programs and issues teaching credentials), the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (provides academic support and technical assistance), the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (provides budget support and fiscal intervention), and the State Allocation Board (allocates school facility funding).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The 2026-27 Budget: Computer Science Supplementary Authorization

Mar 6, 2026 - These funds are intended to support teachers who are pursuing computer science supplementary authorizations that allow them to teach computer science classes. The program provides school districts with grants of up to $2,500 per participating teacher, with a dollar-for-dollar match requirement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5153

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 19, 2026 - Child Care and State Preschool Programs Supported With Multiple Funding Sources. The 2025 ‑26 budget package provided a total of $10.3  billion for subsidized child care and State Preschool ($7.8  billion from the General Fund).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5168

Assessing a Shift to Enrollment-Based School Funding

Jan 6, 2026 - As part of differentiated assistance, LEAs must examine their root issues and access support to help them improve. To comply with federal accountability rules, the state uses a similar process to identify schools in need of support.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5100

The 2023-24 Budget: Equity Multiplier and Accountability Proposals

Feb 23, 2023 - While equity leads have the added task of providing support that address es racial disparities, we question how this support will be different or more effective than other assistance provided through system of support entities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4700

The 2021-22 Budget: Extended Learning and Academic Support

Jan 29, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: Extended Learning and Academic Support The 2021-22 Budget Extended Learning and Academic Support In his January budget, the Governor proposes to allocate $4.6  billion to schools in spring 2021 to address student learning loss caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4326

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

Nov 10, 2025 - The budget provides $3  million from the Teacher Credentials Fund for 18 positions to support a variety of activities, including teacher certification workload, information technology support, and administrative support.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5087

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

Feb 4, 2026 - The Proposition  98 reserve is particularly powerful because it (1)  can be accessed relatively quickly, (2)  can support any school or community college activities, and (3)  avoids disrupting district cash flow (unlike payment deferrals).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5110

The 2026-27 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges

Nov 19, 2025 - If revenues grow more slowly than our forecast assumes for the next few years, however, the guarantee likely could not even support existing  programs. Planning for the Upcoming Budget Several Considerations for One ‑Time Funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5093