A Review of the CalSTRS Funding Plan: CalSTRS Funding Plan Relies on Abstract Calculation

Feb 2, 2016 - Plan Seemed Relatively Simple to Us. When the Legislature passed the funding plan in 2014, we understood it to be a relatively simple approach. The total $74 billion unfunded liability would be divided up between school and community college districts ($47 billion), the state ($20 billion), and teachers ($8 billion).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3333

Review of the Funding Determination Process for Nonclassroom-Based Charter Schools

Feb 29, 2024 - Rather than generating funding solely based on attendance, independent study programs also generate funding based on the work completed by students. Independent study programs range from fully online virtual academies to hybrid programs that combine on ‑site and off ‑site instruction.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4870

A Review of the CalSTRS Funding Plan: Conclusion

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3339

Overview of Special Education Funding Models

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4486

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 5, 2025 - While quality might be relatively simple to conceptualize, in practice it can be challenging to measure given the expansive nature of an individual ’s well ‑being and the many outcomes involved. In concept, greater access to services could translate to better outcomes for consumers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5008

Updating Special Education Out-of-Home Care Funding

Feb 23, 2021 - Be easy to understand, simple, and straightforward. Reliable Data. Use reliable, easily updated data sources currently collected by the state. No Inappropriate Fiscal Incentives. Avoid financial incentive to identify students or select certain placements to increase funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4386

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 19, 2026 - CalWORKs child care programs focus on families enrolled in or transitioning out of CalWORKs welfare ‑to ‑work activities. The remaining programs are primarily designed for low ‑income, working families that have not participated in CalWORKs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5168

The 2026-27 Budget: Computer Science Supplementary Authorization

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5153

The 2022-23 Budget: California College Guidance Initiative

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4553

Overview of K-12 Career Technical Education

Mar 25, 2025 - The state has funded a variety of projects with this funding, including additional partnership academies, online curriculum and resources for CTE courses (CTE Online) administered by Butte COE, a virtual platform for career explorati on and counseling (California Career Center) administered by the San  Joaquin COE, and various grants for CTE ‑related professional development.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5021