The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - Although the state is not statutorily required to provide a COLA for apportionments, it has a long ‑standing practice of doing so when Proposition  98 funds are available. (In contrast, the state is statutorily required to provide a COLA for the LCFF for school districts.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

Proposition 98 Key Inputs and Outcomes Under Governor's Budget [EdBudget]

Jan 15, 2026 - Proposition 98 Key Inputs and Outcomes Under Governor's Budget [EdBudget]   a Excludes nontax revenues and transfers, which do not affect the calculation of the guarantee. b This decline is deemed to be zero for the purpose of calculating the guarantee.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1063

Assessing a Shift to Enrollment-Based School Funding

Jan 6, 2026 - Proposition 98 Calculations California Constitution Requires ADA for Certain Proposition   98 Calculations. The Constitution sets forth three main tests (formulas) for calculating the Proposition  98 guarantee.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5100

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

Feb 4, 2026 - Whereas we recommend setting aside additional funding to meet the guarantee, we do not recommend a corresponding increase in school and community college spending this year. Instead, we recommend (1)  making a larger deposit into the Proposition  98 Reserve, and (2)  adopting trailer legislation that automatically reduces the deposit if the 2025 ‑26 guarantee declines relative to May estimates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5110

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - Consistent with historical legislative practice, as well as current practice for CCC, we recommend the Legislature fund enrollment growth at CSU and UC apart from and on top of any base increase, as doing so provides greater transparency and accountability.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112

Proposition 98 Funding Changes by Segment Since June [EdBudget]

Jan 15, 2026 - Proposition 98 Funding Changes by Segment Since June [EdBudget] a Reflects increase relative to 2025-26 enacted budget level.          b Proposition 98 Reserve established by Proposition 2 (2014). Amounts reflect deposit (+) or withdrawal (-).      
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1061

Changes in California Community Colleges Proposition 98 Spending, 2026-27 [EdBudget]

Jan 21, 2026 - Changes in California Community Colleges Proposition 98 Spending, 2026-27 [EdBudget] 2026-27 Proposed Spending $14,156 Note: This table reflects spending that counts toward the Proposition 98 minimum guarantee.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1039

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 19, 2026 - State Preschool programs are funded entirely with $2.9  billion in General Fund (including $1.9  billion in Proposition  98 General Fund). State Preschool programs offered by LEAs —school districts, county offices of education, community college districts, and certain charter schools —are funded with Proposition  98 General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5168

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool [Publication Details]

Mar 19, 2026 - In this brief, we assess the Governor’s 2026-27 proposals for child care and State Preschool and provide associated recommendations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5168

Changes in California Community Colleges Proposition 98 Spending, 2024-25 and 2025-26 [EdBudget]

Jan 21, 2026 - Changes in California Community Colleges Proposition 98 Spending, 2024-25 and 2025-26 [EdBudget] $12,999 Note: These tables reflect spending that counts toward the Proposition 98 minimum guarantee each year. a Increases budgeted growth from the enacted 2025-26 level of 0.57 percent to 1.57 percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1040