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

Mar 18, 2026 - For example, the Governor could resolve disagreements that arise between the SBE and the education commissioner without resorting to litigation. Finally, it would increase the likelihood that school districts receive clear guidance from the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - Without any specific planning expectations for the first three years of funding, new grantees may not be as successful in establishing their programs as prior recipients. Unclear How Frequently Schools Would Be Able to Opt Into Program in Future.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

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

Feb 4, 2026 - In several instances, the state has recognized an increase in the guarantee without providing additional funding. For example, in July 2009, the state identified a $212  million obligation related to meeting the 2006 ‑07 guarantee.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5110

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

Nov 19, 2025 - Most notably, it indicates that the guarantee in 2026 ‑27 would be unable to cover the COLA without a reserve withdrawal. A  decline in revenues or a higher COLA rate could make the COLA unaffordable.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5093

The 2018-19 Budget: Update on State Funding for K-12 School Facilities

May 3, 2018 - To ensure that projects comply with an agency ’s requirements, agency staff conduct desk reviews of submitted documents and, in some cases, visit facility sites. The SFP requires CDE and DSA to approve a project before OPSC may make a final funding determination.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3821

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposition 98 Overview and K-12 Spending Plan

Feb 7, 2023 - The other proposal would provide $100  million to fund culturally enriching activities (such as visits to theaters and museums) for students in grade 12 during the 2023 ‑24 school year. Reduces Funding for One Previously Authorized Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4670

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

The 2025-26 Budget: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program

Feb 20, 2025 - The budget includes an associated $435  million Proposition  98 General Fund increase to ELOP, which is intended to pay for the increased Tier 1 costs without reducing the rate for districts in Tier 2.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4977

Update on School District Retiree Health Benefits

Sep 25, 2017 - Retirees can use these laws to obtain health benefits if they (1) retire from a district that does not otherwise provide retiree health benefits or (2) retire without meeting the minimum age and service requirements for district-funded benefits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3704

The 2019-20 Budget: Governor's Proposals for Infants and Toddlers With Special Needs

Feb 28, 2019 - In addition, since the state already provides a supplemental payment for well ‑child visits, it could make that supplemental payment contingent upon the concurrent delivery of a developmental screening.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3954