The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Oct 25, 2021 - These new requirements do not apply to students who are enrolled in ind ependent study for less than 15 school days during the academic year. Provides Flexibility From Some Independent Study Rules in 2021 ‑22.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4466

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

K-12 Education in Context

Jan 26, 2018 - Roughly three-quarters of teachers are women, similar to the share in other states. Compared to the student population, teachers are more likely to be white (66  percent of teachers compared to 24  percent of students) and less likely to be Hispanic (21  percent of teachers compared to 55  percent of students).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3736