The 2016-17 Budget: Higher Education Analysis

Feb 26, 2016 - Additionally, the Governor has proposed large programs to enhance CTE and incentivize colleges to adopt free course materials in place of textbooks.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3372

CCC and UC: An Evaluation of Best Value Procurement Pilot Programs

Dec 21, 2017 - For example, it appears that winning bidders scored higher than other bidders on quality (such as account management, reporting, and warranty), technical capabilities (such as innovative solutions and design), and previous experience.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3726

Creating a Debt Free College Program

Jan 31, 2017 - Term ‑Based Limit for Debt Free College Program Provides Better Incentives. This is because the debt free college program pays for a student ’s living expenses as well as tuition. As a result, under a unit ‑based limit, a half ‑time baccalaureate ‑degree seeking student ’s debt free college aid package would cover eight years ’ worth of living expenses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3540

The 2017-18 Budget: Higher Education Analysis

Feb 16, 2017 - Early warning systems mobilize counselors and faculty to work collaboratively to get struggling students back on track. a Adapted from work of Community College Research Center, Teachers College, Columbia University.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3559

Assessment of CSU’s Graduation Initiative 2025

Dec 10, 2025 - While a new CSU graduation initiative likely would provide some state benefits (such as enhanced economic mobility), those benefits could be less sizable or less significant than the potential public benefits of other state programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5099

The 2016-17 Budget: Assessing the Governor’s Zero-Textbook-Cost Proposal

Mar 14, 2016 - In response to the report, the Legislature has taken a number of actions to expand the availability of free digital textbooks and other free instructional materials. The Governor ’s 2016 –17 budget builds on these efforts by including $5  million in one –time Proposition  98 funds for the California Community Colleges (CCC) to spur creation of “ zero –textbook
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3392

The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - The one‑time spending will expire in 2027‑28, freeing up funds that could help the state accommodate a possible decrease in the minimum guarantee before having to reduce programs. Under the Governor’s budget, the amount of the cushion is $241 million, equating to 1.7 percent of Proposition 98 spending on the community colleges in 2026‑27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Higher Education

Nov 14, 2025 - This foundation operates the Imagination Library, which mails books free of charge to children under age five. Anticipated Federal Funding Fluctuated During Budget Development. Early in the budget process, the State Library was notified that its federal Institute of Museum and Library Services grant was being terminated.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5089

The 2024-25 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 29, 2024 - Students apply for Cal Grant awards by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application. To qualify for an award, students must meet certain income and asset criteria.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4865

Creating a Debt Free College Program [Publication Details]

Jan 31, 2017 - Creating a Debt Free College Program [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/3540