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

Mar 18, 2026 - In the late 1990s, a dispute arose around Proposition  227, a ballot measure requiring schools to teach English learners in English only. The SPI advised districts they had the right to request waivers from the SBE, but the SBE concluded the measure ’s requirements were non ‑waivable.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - The improvement in student outcomes was reported across student subgroups, however, the improvements were shown to be most significant for Black students, English learners, and socioeconomically disadvantaged students.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

Assessing a Shift to Enrollment-Based School Funding

Jan 6, 2026 - As Figure   18 shows, compared to enrollment ‑based funding and alternative 1, alternatives 2  and  3 provide more of the funding increases through grants targeted for English learners, low ‑income students, and foster youth.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5100