A Review of the CalSTRS Funding Plan: Theoretical Investment Gains Have Shifted Unfunded Liabilities to Districts

Feb 2, 2016 - These recent developments illustrate the counterintuitive results of the odd calculation central to the CalSTRS funding plan. We note that the calculation will become even more complex next year, as CalSTRS will begin to calculate the size of a second theoretical investment portfolio that will be factore d into the district share of the unfunded liability.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3334

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2026 - In this brief, we provide our analysis of several K-12 proposals included in the Governor's 2026-27 budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5131

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - Additionally, the S ‑TAC and CDE help construct data systems to help LEAs with the collection and analysis of data for monitoring progress and continuous improvement. The R ‑TACs have provided a wide range of technical assistance to schools, including assisting in conducting asset mapping and community needs assessments and offering communities of practice, where groups of schools implementing the model can share best practices.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

The 2026-27 Budget: Computer Science Supplementary Authorization

Mar 6, 2026 - However, based on our analysis, the $5,000 teachers receive under the current grants —$2,500 from the state and $2,500 from the district match —are sufficient to cover the costs of obtaining an authorization.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5153

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

Mar 18, 2026 - Moreover, the Governor ’s proposal likely presents opportunities for efficiencies, such as eliminating the need for two  separate teams dedicated to government affairs and policy analysis at CDE and the SBE.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The 2025-26 Budget: Analysis of the School and Community College Funding Split [Publication Details]

May 20, 2025 - The 2025-26 Budget: Analysis of the School and Community College Funding Split [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5051

The 2025-26 Budget: Analysis of the May Revision K-14 Education Plan [Publication Details]

May 20, 2025 - The 2025-26 Budget: Analysis of the May Revision K-14 Education Plan [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5050

The 2021-22 Budget: The Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges

Nov 18, 2020 - Although these increases might seem at odds with high levels of unemployment, they are consistent with the more stable employment picture for high ‑income workers, who account for a large share of state tax payments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4298

The 2025-26 Budget: School Nutrition

Mar 4, 2025 - The 2025-26 Budget: School Nutrition Summary This brief provides an overview and analysis of the Governor ’s proposals for school nutrition. In 2021 ‑22, the state ’s role in funding school nutrition programs fundamentally changed with the enactment of universal meal requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5001

The 2025-26 Budget: Transitional Kindergarten

Feb 18, 2025 - This brief provides an overview and analysis of the Governor’s proposals for transitional kindergarten.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4968