The 2025-26 Budget: California State University

Feb 25, 2025 - However, the Center shared that it is difficult for fellows to work another job given the rigor and full ‑time work required by the program. Fellows May Receive Some Additional Financial Assistance. Though it is challenging for Fellows to work another job during their time in the program, they can apply for a small amount of additional financial assistance through the Timothy A.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4989

The 2016-17 Budget: Proposition 98 Education Analysis

Feb 18, 2016 - Most notably, the state has provided billions of dollars in one –time funding in part to help teachers implement the Common Core State Standards and, in 2015 –16 , $490  million (one time) for the educator effectiveness block grant, which districts can use for a variety of teacher –related purposes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3355

The 2023-24 Budget: State and Federal One-Time K-12 Funding

Mar 10, 2023 - Consider Available Funds as Part of Budget Planning. As the Legislature develops the 2023-24 budget, it may want to consider the one-time funding that remains available for schools. Although some of these funds may be spent during the 2022-23 school year, schools likely will have several billions of dollars remaining for future years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4734

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 5, 2025 - The department said that it has needed time to set up this new service, and that it intends to survey RCs on the service in the spring  of  2025. DDS noted that, in order to offer this service, providers must have skilled staff capable of offering customized employment approaches beyond traditional job coaching.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5008

The 2020-21 Budget: School District Budget Trends

Jan 21, 2020 - CalSTRS members generally are not part of the federal Social Security retirement system, whereas CalPERS members generally are a part of that system. Some part ‑time and charter school employees do not receive pension benefits through CalSTRS or CalPERS, but they may be part of Social Security.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4136

Assessing a Shift to Enrollment-Based School Funding

Jan 6, 2026 - The  Legislature also could consider maintaining the existing reporting time lines, where districts must submit data three times a year. Consistent with current practices related to ADA, we recommend any new enrollment count be subject to annual  audits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5100

Review of the Funding Determination Process for Nonclassroom-Based Charter Schools

Feb 29, 2024 - Some Charter Schools are Part of Networks. Some schools are managed by entities as part of charter school networks. Charter schools that are part of networks are legally separate schools, each with their own authorizer and governing board.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4870

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - The administration ind icates it plans to modify this part of the proposal in the May Revision and may allow funds to be used for a broader set of activities related to community  schools. Effects of Community Schools Model Research Finds Benefits to Community Schools Model.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

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

Feb 4, 2026 - A year after the first revision, the state adopts a second revision as part of the next budget. If the second revision exceeds the first, the state makes another settle ‑up payment. Figure  6 summarizes the usual schedule for these revisions and settle ‑up payments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5110

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 19, 2026 - The Governor proposes $11.5 million one‑time Proposition 64 funding to provide child care infrastructure grants to licensed child care providers impacted by recent wildfires. The administration has yet to provide key details, such as grant amounts, the allowable uses of funding, and time lines for when funding would be awarded.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5168