Narrowing California’s K-12 Student Achievement Gaps

Jan 31, 2020 - As the top part of Figure  4 shows, average high school graduation rates among student racial/ethnic groups range from 73  p ercent for African American students to 94  p ercent for Asian students. As with test scores, differences exist even when taking family income into account.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4144

The 2017-18 Budget: County Offices of Education and The Minimum State Aid Provision

Feb 10, 2017 - In 2013-14 (the first year of implementation), $333 million in minimum state aid counted within COEs ’ LCFF allotments and $30 million was provided on top of the LCFF allotments. Cost of Minimum State Aid Provision Increasing Over Time.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3554

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

Feb 28, 2019 - In addition, the state may have to develop a concurrent strategy to address potential provider shortages which might otherwise preclude serving all eligible children. Depending on how such a strategy was structured, it too may increase state costs by tens of millions of dollars.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3954

Re-Envisioning County Offices of Education: A Study of Their Mission and Funding

Feb 6, 2017 - In these capacities, COEs have helped low ‑performing schools and districts review their academic practices, identify their shortcomings, develop strategies for overcoming them, and implement those strategies —typically through a mix of resource reallocation, coaching, and other best practices.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3547

Evaluation of Cal Grant C Program

Apr 30, 2019 - Furthermore, only two of the top ten programs of study completed by the two most recent cohorts of Cal Grant  C recipients at CCC align with a prioritized occupation, while four of the top ten programs are not even considered CTE.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4020

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 5, 2025 - Because individuals receive services from these various entities, Chapter  47 states that CalHHS should work across state agencies and departments to identify policies, efficiencies, and strategies necessary to implement the Master Plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5008

The 2023-24 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges

Nov 16, 2022 - For community colleges, the state provided $650  million (about $730 per student) to fund student support, reengagement strategies, professional development, technology, equipment, and other specified activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4648

The 2021-22 Budget: California's Fiscal Outlook

Nov 18, 2020 - A new statutory requirement to provide supplemental payments on top of the minimum level makes even more funding available for schools and community colleges but contributes to the state ’s operating deficit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4297

The 2023-24 Budget: Equity Multiplier and Accountability Proposals

Feb 23, 2023 - For  example, assistance could focus on supporting LEAs to develop a strategy for closing achievement gaps and implementing strategies addressing the specific needs of low ‑performing subgroups. This support should take into consideration the strategies the LEAs already have implemented.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4700

Climate Change Impacts Across California - K-12 Education

Apr 5, 2022 - These threats will layer on top of schools ’ existing challenges, such as addressing achievement gaps and meeting the needs of English learners. Confronting the effects of climate change will be challenging.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4586