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: 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

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

Mar 18, 2026 - CDE currently employs about 1,500  staff and has a budget of $366  million —$196  million in federal funds, $126  million in non ‑Proposition  98 General Fund, and $44  million in various special funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 98 Guarantee and K-12 Spending Plan [Publication Details]

Feb 4, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 98 Guarantee and K-12 Spending Plan [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5110

The 2026-27 Budget: Computer Science Supplementary Authorization

Mar 6, 2026 - The 2021-22 budget included $15  million one-time Proposition  98 General Fund for Computer Science Supplementary Authorization Incentive Grants. These funds are intended to support teachers who are pursuing computer science supplementary authorizations that allow them to teach computer science classes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5153

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - For  LEAs with eligible school sites that do not opt in by November 1, 2026, trailer legislation specifies that LEAs will have the opportunity to submit a request to be considered for funding during regular intervals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

Assessing a Shift to Enrollment-Based School Funding [Publication Details]

Jan 6, 2026 - Chapter 442 of 2024 (SB 98, Portantino) requires our office to report on the effects of changing the student count methodology of the Local Control Funding Formula and other K-12 education programs from average daily attendance to student enrollment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5100