Assessing a Shift to Enrollment-Based School Funding

Jan 6, 2026 - If funding is no longer based on student attendance, schools may not monitor attendance trends as closely as they did under an ADA ‑based funding system. The Legislature could explore policies that help maintain attention on attendance rates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5100

The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance

Mar 18, 2026 - This would help the SPI to understand and report on key education issues, major challenges, and significant trends that affect education in California. In these reports, the SPI could make recommendations to address major challenges identified.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165