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

Feb 4, 2026 - Trailer legislation scheduled the payment for 2014 ‑15 (later changed to 2015 ‑16). In October 2010, the state recognized a $1.8  billion increase to its previous estimate of the 2009 ‑10 guarantee. It made an initial payment of $300  million but did not schedule any future payments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5110

A Review of the CalSTRS Funding Plan: Funding Plan May Not Meet Principle of “Shared Responsibility”

Feb 2, 2016 - Projected State Costs Much Lower Than in May 2014. Figure 1 compares CalSTRS ’ May 2014 projections of the state ’s funding plan contribution with CalSTRS ’ most recent projections. (We have updated the May 2014 projections to reflect the most recent teacher payroll data.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3337

A Review of the CalSTRS Funding Plan: Background

Feb 2, 2016 - The Legislature held hearings in 2013 and 2014 that evaluated CalSTRS ’ and other options and examined the effects on stakeholders. The Governor ’s May 2014 revised budget proposed a plan to fully fund CalSTRS in about 30 years by increasing contributions from the state, districts, and teachers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3332

The 2014-15 Budget: Maintaining Education Facilities in California [Publication Details]

Apr 11, 2014 - The 2014-15 Budget: Maintaining Education Facilities in California [Publication Details] The 2014-15 Budget: Maintaining Education Facilities in California Format: HTML Description: Due to a combination of poor budgeting practices and competing funding priorities, all of the state's education segments currently have a backlog of deferred maintenance projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3000

The 2014-15 Budget: The Commission on Teacher Credentialing [Publication Details]

Mar 28, 2014 - The 2014-15 Budget: The Commission on Teacher Credentialing [Publication Details] The 2014-15 Budget: The Commission on Teacher Credentialing Format: HTML Description: In this report, we analyze the Governor's two main 2014-15 budget proposals for the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2987

The 2017-18 Budget: Proposition 98 Education Analysis

Feb 9, 2017 - State Required Schools to Administer New Exams Beginning Spring 2014. Chapter  489 of 2013 (AB 484, Bonilla) codified into state law many requirements based on SBAC. Chapter  489 also directed schools to administer a trial run of the online version of the SBAC tests in spring 2014, if possible.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3549

EdBudget Tables (July 2016)

Jul 14, 2016 - Also includes Innovation Awards going to community colleges in 2014-15 and 2016-17. d In addition to Proposition 98 funds, includes non-Proposition 98 General Fund, enrollment fees, and Lottery funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3491

The 2014-15 Budget: An Analysis of Local Libraries' Internet Speeds [Publication Details]

Mar 27, 2014 - The 2014-15 Budget: An Analysis of Local Libraries' Internet Speeds [Publication Details] The 2014-15 Budget: An Analysis of Local Libraries' Internet Speeds Format: HTML Description: In this report, we assess the Governor's proposal to provide state funds for the California State Library to contract with the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) in an effort to increase Internet speeds at local libraries.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2984

Review of School Districts' 2014-15 Local Control and Accountability Plans [Publication Details]

Jan 20, 2015 - Review of School Districts' 2014-15 Local Control and Accountability Plans [Publication Details] Review of School Districts' 2014-15 Local Control and Accountability Plans Format: HTML Description: This report examines Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAPs) for 50 school districts to evaluate whether they reflect thoughtful strategic planning and meet statutory requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3162

The 2017-18 Budget: Analysis of Special Education “Disconnect”

Mar 1, 2017 - Situation Further Complicated in 2013 ‑14 and 2014 ‑15. Many months after the end of the 2013 ‑14 and 2014 ‑15 fiscal years, Santa Clara County reported substantial increases in its AB  602 property tax revenue, enough to pay its SELPAs ’ full AB 602 funding levels without receiving any General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3598