The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - LEAs can generate additional funding by building the capacity to be reimbursed for certain health and behavioral health services (funded by Medi ‑Cal or private insurance), or by seeking philanthropic funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

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

Feb 4, 2026 - We recommend using this funding to build additional resiliency for school programs. One option is to deposit all the remaining funds into the Proposition  98 Reserve, bringing the total balance to $9.7  billion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5110

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

Mar 18, 2026 - State law initially gave the SPI responsibility for building schools, overseeing teacher training institutes, and apportioning state funds. In 1852, the Legislature created the State Board of Education (SBE) to manage other aspects of the system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165