The 2026-27 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges

Nov 19, 2025 - As of this writing, the agency has reopened but not yet determined when the data will be available. Assuming the COLA rate remains at 2.51  percent, the associated cost would be $2.5  billion. Somewhat Higher COLA Rates Projected After 2026 ‑27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5093

The 2025-26 Budget: Transitional Kindergarten Multilingual Learner Screeners

Feb 26, 2025 - The ELPAC assesses English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in line with the English language development standards for each grade level adopted by the State Board of Education (SBE).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4990

Increasing Transparency of County Office of Education Spending

Mar 14, 2024 - COEs must respond in writing to the comments of the advisory committees. COEs also are required to notify members of the public that th ey may submit written comments regarding the specific actions and expenditures proposed in the LCAP.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4883

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

Oct 25, 2021 - (This agreement is a document which specifies the student ’s coursework and assignments and typically must be signed, in writing or electronically, by the parent or guardian prior to the commencement of instruction for a student enrolled in independent study.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4466

The 2018-19 Budget: Overview of the Governor’s Proposition 98 Budget Package

Jan 18, 2018 - At the time of this writing, additional details regarding the structure of the grants had not been released
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3732

The 2018-19 Budget: Proposition 98 Education Analysis

Feb 7, 2018 - The SBAC assessments measure proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics and are administered online using a computer or tablet. As an alternative to the Common Core assessments, students with the most severe disabilities take the California Alternate Assessments (CAAs) —first implemented in 2016 ‑17.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3741

The 2020-21 Budget: Governor’s Fiscal Oversight Proposals

Mar 19, 2020 - Requires the district superintendent and chief business official to certify in writing that the district can meet the costs of a negotiated collective bargaining agreement. Requires this certification to be signed under penalty of perjury.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4204

Follow-up Evaluation of the District of Choice Program

Feb 1, 2021 - State law requires all districts to identify English learners using a home language survey and an assessment of their ability to read and write English. Students maintain their designation as English learners until they pass an examination demonstrating proficiency.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4329

COVID-19: Federal and State Actions Affecting K-12 Education and Child Care

May 14, 2020 - At the time of this writing, ED has yet to release application information for these grants. Distance Learning and Telemedicine. The CARES Act provides $25  million for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program administered by the USDA.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4231

The 2024-25 Budget: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Feb 15, 2024 - These requirements vary but can include obtaining a bachelor ’s degree; completing a teacher preparation program; demonstrating subject matter competency; and demonstrating basic skills proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4839