The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - According to CDE, 238 LEAs applied for funding from Cohort 4 and passed the initial application screening, but were not awarded grants due to limited funds. Continuing with the state ’s one ‑time funding approach would give the state more control over the number of new grantees, which would help ensure sufficient capacity exists to support schools implementing the model.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

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

Mar 18, 2026 - The Legislature approves the Governor ’s budget and passes laws, including laws that define the roles and responsibilities of the other governance entities. Current Governance Structure Highly Criticized.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165