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

The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - Although the state is not statutorily required to provide a COLA for apportionments, it has a long ‑standing practice of doing so when Proposition  98 funds are available. (In contrast, the state is statutorily required to provide a COLA for the LCFF for school districts.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

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: 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

UC Merced at 20: Campus Developments and Key State-Level Takeaways

Nov 7, 2024 - UC Santa Cruz ’s first LRDP (also approved in 1963), projected enrollment to reach  7,500  students by 1975 and 27,500 by 1990. Its enrollment reached 6,103 students by 1975 and grew to only 10,052 by 1990.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4937

The 2017-18 Budget: Analysis of the May Revision Education Proposals

May 15, 2017 - A law enacted in 1990 requires the state to provide a supplemental appropriation when Test  3 is operative and the minimum guarantee otherwise would grow less quickly than the rest of the state budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3670

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 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

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