The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - This block grant provides districts with flexible funding they could use for a range of student services linked to local conditi ons. Lastly, although we do not have major concerns with covering higher prior ‑year and current ‑year costs for apprenticeship RSI, we view this proposal as a lower priority.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 17, 2026 - Facilities in that category do support instruction in physical education, music, theater, and other programs. Nonetheless, they differ from the instructional spaces the state has traditionally prioritized for bon d funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159

California Community Colleges: Interim Evaluation of Baccalaureate Degree Pilot Program

Dec 19, 2017 - In a November 2014 b oard meeting, for example, the CCC Chancellor said Chapter  747 gives the universities a “ de facto veto, ” requiring that CCC work with the universities to ensure nonduplication.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3722

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - CTE programs that do not meet these criteria for streamlined approval still require state review, though this step may occur faster than before because of the overall reduction in curriculum review workload at the Chancellor ’s Office.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of the Care Economy Workforce Development Package

Mar 10, 2022 - However, as discussed earlier, how several augmentations within the proposed package would fit within the structure of existing workforce de velopment programs is unclear. Accordingly, new workforce development programs may need to be created to administer some of the funding in this proposed package.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4572

The 2026-27 Budget: California Education Learning Lab

Mar 25, 2026 - In addition, other similar grant opportunities exist that do not require state funding. Relative to the Governor ’s budget, this recommendation results in $4  million ongoing General Fund savings. By reducing ongoing spending, this recommendation helps the state address its projected out-year deficits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5171

Review of Recent Changes to The Cal Grant C Program

Jun 22, 2015 - Based on more robust outcome data available from earlier cohorts of Cal Grant C recipients, we conclude by discussing general trends that could inform future policy de cisions. Changes to Program Eligibility Standards Have Affected Cal Grant C Students Changes Modified Which Programs Cal Grant C Recipients Can Attend.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3274

The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 17, 2026 - Under the revamped program, students still do not have to demonstrate financial need. Moreover, students still are subject to the original income and asset cap rules. In 2025‑26, the maximum annual household income for dependent students to qualify for an MCS award is $234,000 .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5127

The 2024-25 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 21, 2024 - As a result, community college districts are likely to continue feeling pressure to provi de their employees with salary increases. This is particularly true in districts that report having challenges recruiting faculty and other staff due to less competitive salary levels.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4853

Assessment of CSU’s Graduation Initiative 2025

Dec 10, 2025 - Specifically, recent survey results indicate that more than 70  percent of students do not utilize or rarely utilize services such as tutoring, diversity and inclusion programs, counseling, and career services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5099