The 2020-21 Budget: U-Visa I-918 Form Mandate

Mar 4, 2020 - Below, we discuss the U-Visa I-918 Form mandate, which is one of two newly identified state mandates in the 2020-21 bu dget. Background U-Visa. Victims of crime without legal status in the U.S. who cooperate with the investigation of the crimes against them and meet certain other requirements are eligible to apply for a U-Visa.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4192

The 2020-21 Budget: Immigrant Legal Services at the Public Higher Education Segments

May 21, 2020 - Another one-quarter have legal status, such as a green card or employment visa, and may be eligible to undertake the process of becoming a naturalized citizen. The remaining roughly one-quarter of the state ’s immigrants (more than two million residents) are undocumented.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4239

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - Spending Trends UC ’s Spending Is Driven by a Few Major Cost Pressures. In addition to understanding UC ’s reliance on state support and tuition revenue, it is important to understand UC ’s spending trends and core cost pressures.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143

The 2026-27 Budget: California Education Learning Lab

Mar 25, 2026 - UC, CSU, and CCC also are focused on improving learning outcomes for students. One way they routinely do this is by providing opportunities for faculty professional development. A few of these existing opportunities are: UC faculty have access to teaching and learning centers where they receive support related to course redesign and creating more inclusive pedagogy to improve student outcomes, including in STEM courses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5171

Changes in University of California General Fund Spending [EdBudget]

Feb 13, 2026 - These figures were provided by UC. DOF included in Schedule 9 the original appropriations. e Reflects removal of $8.1 million from UC's budget relating to a UC Santa Cruz and Cabrillo College intersegmental housing project being shifted to being supported with Proposition 2 funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1044

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - CSU and UC Out ‑Year Commitments Would Remain. Under the Governor ’s plan —consistent with the budget plan enacted in June 2025 —the state would continue to make certain out ‑year commitments to CSU and UC.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112

Enrollment by Higher Education Segment [EdBudget]

Feb 5, 2026 - For undergraduate education at CSU and UC, 1 FTE student is 30 credit units. For graduate education at CSU, UC, and CLSF, 1 FTE student is 24 credit units. CLSF enrollment reflects resident enrollment in its juris doctor program. a Reflects the net change after accounting for the proposed 0.5 percent systemwide enrollment growth together with all other enrollment
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1035

California Community Colleges Capital Outlay Projects [EdBudget]

Mar 10, 2026 - The 2023-24 budget authorized $112 million in state funding from UC revenue bonds for this project. The 2025-26 budget replaces $87.5 million of this amount with Proposition 2 funds. The project retains $24.3 million in previously allocated General Fund support.  
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1025

Changes in University of California General Fund Spending [EdBudget]

Jan 16, 2026 - The 2025-26 budget package approves two additional student housing projects (at the UC Davis and UC Santa Barbara campuses). The 2025-26 budget also recognizes $1 million in savings from debt service costs on the approved projects being lower than initially budgeted.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/994

Changes in University of California General Fund Spending [EdBudget]

Jan 16, 2026 - The 2025-26 budget package approves two additional student housing projects (at the UC Davis and UC Santa Barbara campuses). The 2025-26 budget also recognizes $1 million in savings from debt service costs on the approved projects being lower than initially budgeted.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1031