The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - Significant Influx of New Grantees Raises Concerns With Capacity for Support. Through CCSPP, the state ’s system of technical assistance has provided support to about 2,500 schools over four cohorts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

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

Mar 18, 2026 - Some of the most important include the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (sets standards for teacher preparation programs and issues teaching credentials), the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (provides academic support and technical assistance), the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (provides budget support and fiscal intervention), and the State Allocation Board (allocates school facility funding).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The 2026-27 Budget: Computer Science Supplementary Authorization

Mar 6, 2026 - These funds are intended to support teachers who are pursuing computer science supplementary authorizations that allow them to teach computer science classes. The program provides school districts with grants of up to $2,500 per participating teacher, with a dollar-for-dollar match requirement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5153

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 19, 2026 - Child Care and State Preschool Programs Supported With Multiple Funding Sources. The 2025 ‑26 budget package provided a total of $10.3  billion for subsidized child care and State Preschool ($7.8  billion from the General Fund).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5168

Assessing a Shift to Enrollment-Based School Funding

Jan 6, 2026 - As part of differentiated assistance, LEAs must examine their root issues and access support to help them improve. To comply with federal accountability rules, the state uses a similar process to identify schools in need of support.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5100

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 98 Guarantee and K-12 Spending Plan

Feb 4, 2026 - The Proposition  98 reserve is particularly powerful because it (1)  can be accessed relatively quickly, (2)  can support any school or community college activities, and (3)  avoids disrupting district cash flow (unlike payment deferrals).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5110