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

Mar 18, 2026 - Their research typically involved (1)  interviewing state and local officials, (2)  reviewing the state ’s experience with its governance model, (3)  examining theories of governance, (4)  studying governance in other states, (5)  analyzing the political and fiscal incentives of the main governance entities, and (6)  gathering public  feedback.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The 2022-23 Budget: Update on K-12 Student Attendance

May 11, 2022 - As   Figure  3 shows, year ‑to ‑year declines in statewide enrollment and attendance were relatively modest prior to the pandemic. The  enrollment declines in 2020 ‑21 and 2021 ‑ 22 —2 .6  percent and 2.4  percent, respectively —are the largest since 1978 ‑79 (2.8  percent).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4595

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Education

Oct 17, 2019 - Of this amount, $4.7  billion (58  percent) is state General Fund, $3.3  billion (41  percent) comes from student tuition and fee revenue, and $64  million (0.8  percent) is other state funding (primarily lottery revenue).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4096

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

Feb 4, 2026 - Figure 7 Governor ’s Budget Has $9.7 Billion in School Spending  Proposals (In Millions) Local Control Funding Formula COLA (2.41 percent) $1,893
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5110

K-12 Education in Context

Jan 26, 2018 - In addition, federal law requires states to assess students in science at least once during: (1)  grades 3 through 5, (2)  grades 6  through 9, and (3)  grades 10 through 12. States also are required to assess the English proficiency of English learners each year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3736

EdBudget Tables (January 2017)

Jan 13, 2017 - Full 2016-17 amount becomes available for ongoing expenditure beginning in 2017-18. d 2015-16 amount includes $7 million one time to upgrade technology infrastructure. 2017-18 amount includes $6 million one time to develop an integrated library system. e 2016-17 amount includes $5 million one time for a zero-textbook-cost degree initiative and $3
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3529

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 19, 2026 - On January 6, 2026, the federal administration announced that it would freeze $10  billion in grant funding going to five states due to concerns about improper use of federal funds. The freeze affected Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), CCDF, and the Social Services Block grant.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5168

The 2025-26 Budget: Proposition 98 Guarantee and K-12 Spending Plan

Feb 13, 2025 - …But a Compelling Alternative Is Available … The Legislature could consider several alternatives that would mitigate volatility in the guarantee without creating a settle ‑up obligation ( Figure  7 ).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4963

A Review of the CalSTRS Funding Plan: State’s Future Responsibility for CalSTRS Uncertain

Feb 2, 2016 - Because theoretical assets that determine the state’s share of the unfunded liability fluctuate more than real world assets and because the state’s share of the unfunded liability ($15 billion) is much smaller than the district share ($58 billion), the state share will be relatively sensitive to changes in assets.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3336

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Figure 7 Climate Adaptation Funding Packages Included in 2021 ‑22 Budget (In Millions)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575