The 2026-27 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges

Nov 19, 2025 - Assuming the COLA rate remains at 2.51  percent, the associated cost would be $2.5  billion. Somewhat Higher COLA Rates Projected After 2026 ‑27. Under our forecast, the COLA rate would increase after 2026 ‑27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5093

^[PDF] The 2020-21 Budget: California’s Fiscal Outlook

The 2020-21 Budget: California’s Fiscal Outlook The 2020-21 Budget: California’s Fiscal Outlook G A B R I E L P E T E K L E G I S L AT I V E A N A LY S T N O V E M B E R 2 0 , 2 0 1 9 L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E 2 0 2 0 - 2 1 B U D G E T gutter 2 0 2 0 - 2 1 B U D G E T iii Updates to the 2019-20 Budget .
https://lao.ca.gov/reports/2019/4111/fiscal-outlook-112019.pdf

^[PDF] Proposition 98: Overview of May Revision Proposals

Increase of $3 billion in Proposition 98 funding.  $2.8 billion for paying down existing K-14 deferrals.  $222 million for student mental health services (responsibility shifted to schools).  General Fund costs only increase by $2.2 billion due to higher property tax revenues ($793 million).
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2011/Proposition_98_Overview_of_May_Revision_Proposals_052511.pdf

^[PDF] May Revision Changes to Proposition 98

Impact of Chapter 213 Settlement on Proposition 98 Spending (In Billions) aUnder the settlement, these amounts will be repaid over seven years beginning in 2007-08. 42 Effect of Chapter 213 Settlement Chapter 213 Settle-upa LAO 65 YEARS OF SERVICE 8L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E May 16, 2006 Total Proposition 98 Funding Increases in
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2006/MR_051606.pdf

LAO Analysis of the 1998-99 Budget Bill K-12 Education Overview Issues

Proposition  98 funding constitutes about three-fourths of overall K-12 funding. In 1998-99, Proposition  98 funding is projected to increase by $222 per student to $5,635. This is a 4.1  percent increase from the revised 1997-98 per-student amount.
https://lao.ca.gov/analysis_1998/k12_ed_overview_anl98.html

The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Sep 16, 2024 - The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education Total $719 a Applies to the Foster Youth Program, American Indian Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Charter School Facility Grant Program, American Indian Education Centers, Equity Multiplier, and K ‑12 mandates block grant. b Uses reappropriated
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4929

^[PDF] Proposition 98 Overview of May Revision Proposals

Net increase of $656 million due to “rebenching” of Proposition 98 minimum guarantee.  Rebenching raises numerous legal, policy, and implementation issues. Proposition 98 Minimum Guarantee Up $3 Billion From March Level Summary of Changes in 2011-12 Proposition 98 Minimum Guarantee (In Millions) General Fund Adjustments: Baseline General Fund
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2011/Proposition_98_Overview_of_May_Revision_Proposals_052411.pdf

The 2024-25 Budget: IS and IT Project Proposal Tables

Feb 9, 2024 - Figure 2 Governor ’s 2024 ‑25 Budget IT Project Proposals a (In Millions) 7100 ‑222,  7100 ‑236,  7100 ‑237 Proposed (7100 ‑222, 7100 ‑237); Approved  (7100 ‑236) $326.8 Public Works IT System Enhancements 7350 ‑095 IT M &O and File Conversion 2100 ‑014 e Dredge or Fill Permit Application 3940 ‑110 $62.0 a Some proposals may include some funding and/or positions
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4836

Higher Education General Fund Support Under Governor's Budget and May Revision [EdBudget]

May 14, 2023 - Higher Education General Fund Support Under Governor's Budget and May Revision [EdBudget]     a Reflects Proposition 98 funding, which consists of certain General Fund and local property tax revenues. b Includes funding for pensions and retiree health benefits. c The annual growth rate of Proposition 98 spending drops from 2.5
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/721

The 2022-23 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges

Nov 17, 2021 - The 2022-23 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges $8.2 a Estimate of the additional costs relative to the 2021 ‑22 budget level. b The 2021 ‑22 budget provided $1 billion in ongoing funds and $750 million in one ‑time funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4473