Social media platforms. [Ballot]

Feb 6, 2024 - Social media platforms. [Ballot] Pursuant to Elections Code Section 9005, we have reviewed the proposed statutory initiative related to social media platforms (A.G. File No. 23-0035, Amendment #1). Background Social Media Platforms.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2023-035

The 2025-26 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2025 - The Common Cloud Data Platform demonstration project provides an opportunity for the Chancellor ’s Office to develop and test the platform with a small group of districts, assess the outcomes, and apply the lessons learned toward future decisions about expanding the platform.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5005

The 2022-23 Budget: California College Guidance Initiative

Feb 22, 2022 - Of this funding, $4.5  million is proposed to cover the cost of operating the platform for existing districts, including covering the costs of fees previously paid by participating districts. The remaining $4.8  million would cover costs associated with new districts participating on the platform, including technology operations, maintenance, and development, as well as CCGI  personnel.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4553

The 2021-22 Budget: LAO Preliminary Comments on the Governor’s Major May Revision Behavioral Health Proposals

May 24, 2021 - Continuation of CalHOPE Student Support Program How long does the administration intend to continue to support the CalHOPE Student Support Platform? Would this platform eventually be supplanted by the Behavioral Health Service Virtual Platform?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4439

The 2016-17 Budget: Department of General Services

Feb 22, 2016 - Governor ’s Proposal Shift GCP to DGS. The Governor ’s budget proposes to shift the GCP from VCGCB to DGS. As part of this shift, the budget transfers nine positions and $1.2  million in funding authority to DGS.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3362

^[PDF] The 2022-23 Budget: California College Guidance Initiative

Of this funding, $4.5 million is proposed to cover the cost of operating the platform for existing districts, including covering the costs of fees previously paid by participating districts. The remaining $4.8 million would cover costs associated with new districts participating on the platform, including technology operations, maintenance, and development, as well as CCGI personnel.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2022/4553/College-Guidance-Initiative-022222.pdf

Artificial intelligence (AI) and child safety. [Ballot]

Dec 12, 2025 - The extent to which platforms use AI varies depending on the type of service offered, the scale of the business, and the data they collect. Existing State Privacy Law Includes Certain Protections for Minors.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-025

^[PDF] The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Common Cloud Data Platform Is Intended to Facilitate Systemwide Data Sharing. In October 2023, the Chancellor’s Office launched a project called the “Common Cloud Data Platform.” The goal of the project is to develop a platform through which the Chancellor’s Office and participating districts could share student data on a “near real-time” basis.
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2026/5150/2026-27_CCC_030506.pdf

The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - The Governor also proposes smaller ongoing augmentations for various targeted purposes, including Calbright College, the Healthy School Food Pathways program, the Common Cloud Data Platform, and credit for prior learning.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges [Publication Details]

Mar 5, 2026 - This brief analyzes the Governor’s budget proposals for the California Community Colleges. It covers apportionments, enrollment growth, Calbright College, and various other proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5150