The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - In 2025‑26, the three campuses combined made no net progress toward the lower cap. In 2026‑27, if UC resumes progress toward the lower cap based upon actions it already has taken, the Legislature could begin funding the associated cost on an ongoing basis once its fiscal condition improves.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112