Addressing Chronic Vacancies in Prison Mental Health Care

Feb 23, 2026 - This would open up a potentially large pool of new applicants who are interested in working for CDCR but would prefer not to move from their current location. Additionally, these applicants could be particularly motivated to apply given that CDCR pays more than many other out ‑of ‑state jurisdictions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5134

The 2026-27 Budget: Estimated State Savings From Proposition 47

Feb 23, 2026 - Proposition  47 further requires that monies in the SNSF be allocated as follows: (1)  65  percent to the Board of State and Community Corrections for mental health and substance use treatment, (2)  25  percent to the California Department of Education for school truancy and drop-out prevention, and (3)  10  percent to the California Victim Compensation Board for trauma recovery services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5108

The 2026-27 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 23, 2026 - This would open up a potentially large pool of new applicants who are interested in working for CDCR but would prefer not to move from their current location. Require CDCR Report on the Feasibility of Concentrating Mental Health Population in Prisons That Are Easier to Staff.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137