The 2023-24 Budget: Financing Approaches for Capital Outlay Projects [Publication Details]

Feb 28, 2023 - The 2023-24 Budget: Financing Approaches for Capital Outlay Projects [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/4709

The 2023-24 Budget: Financing Approaches for Capital Outlay Projects

Feb 28, 2023 - LAO Assessment Either Bonds or Cash Can Be a Reasonable Way to Finance Capital Outlay Projects. In our view, there can be reasonable arguments for using either bonds or cash to finance capital outlay projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4709

The 2022-23 Budget: Special Education Proposals

Jan 25, 2022 - The remaining $200,000 would be for developing alternative coursework and activities for teachers to use with students with disabilities pursuing a high school diploma under the state minimum graduation requireme nts as an alternate diploma pathway.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4494

^[PDF] High School Career Technical Education

L E G I S L AT I V E A N A LY S T ’ S O F F I C E 5 (Continued) College and Career Readiness Indicator Gives Districts Optionsa Prepared High school diploma + any one of the following measures: • Completed a CTE pathway and (1) met standards on state tests in either English or math and nearly met standard in the other subject or (2) completed one semester of dual enrollment in
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2019/HS-CTE-040919.pdf

Trends in Higher Education: Facilities [Publication Details]

Apr 30, 2025 - This is the final brief of a six-part series covering higher education trends in California. This brief focuses on higher education facilities. The brief includes key issues for the Legislature to consider as it makes related policy and budget decisions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5037

2011 Initiative Analysis:California Student Bill of Rights Act

Creates a New California Diploma. The measure creates a "California Diploma, " which would be awarded to all high school students completing all courses required for admission to UC and CSU. The Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education are responsible for awarding the California Diploma to all qualifying high school students.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2011/110715.aspx

The 2022-23 Budget: College and Career Proposals

Feb 23, 2022 - The Chancellor ’s Office also is required to report to the Legislature and Department of Finance by January 2025 on the outcomes of students who participated in the program —including the number and percentage of students who obtained an associate degree, gained full ‑time employment in the area they studied, or enrolled in a four ‑year college.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4562

^[PDF] California Student Bill of Rights Act

The measure would also require the California Department of Education and the Department of Finance to implement procedures and processes that would enable the state to make revenue limit allocations proportional to the share of courses that a student takes in a particular institution.
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2011/110715.pdf

^[PDF] Community service requirements for high school pupils

Timothy Gage Director of Finance Proposal
https://lao.ca.gov/ballot/2002/020329_INT.pdf

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Financial Protection and Innovation [Publication Details]

Apr 3, 2025 - In this post, we assess administration-proposed trailer bill language that would increase certain fees charged by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation and make recommendations to help ensure the department has the resources it needs to meet its oversight and regulatory mission.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5025