The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - (These are known as Tier 2 rates.) From 2022 ‑23 through 2024 ‑25, the state appropriation remained at $4  billion annually, while the Tier 1 rate and overall Tier 1 TK ‑6 attendance increased. As a result, funding available for Tier 2 rates decreased.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 19, 2026 - The administration has yet to provide key details, such as grant amounts, the allowable uses of funding, and time lines for when funding would be awarded. We recommend the Legislature request additional information from the administration regarding key elements of the infrastructure grant proposal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5168

Assessing a Shift to Enrollment-Based School Funding [Publication Details]

Jan 6, 2026 - Assessing a Shift to Enrollment-Based School Funding [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/5100

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool [Publication Details]

Mar 19, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance [Publication Details]

Mar 18, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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The 2026-27 Budget: Computer Science Supplementary Authorization [Publication Details]

Mar 6, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Computer Science Supplementary Authorization [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance

Mar 18, 2026 - This process would provide key legislative oversight for the selection of the education commissioner, as is currently the case with most other heads of state departments. Through the confirmation process, the Legislature could better understand the commissioner ’s credentials, past employment history, and key priorities for leading the department.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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Overview of Proposition 28 Arts Funding for Schools [Publication Details]

Feb 12, 2026 - Overview of Proposition 28 Arts Funding for Schools [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/5109

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 98 Guarantee and K-12 Spending Plan [Publication Details]

Feb 4, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 98 Guarantee and K-12 Spending Plan [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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