The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2026 - In this brief, we provide our analysis of several K-12 proposals included in the Governor's 2026-27 budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5131

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - In this brief, we provide our analysis of several K-12 proposals included in the Governor's 2026-27 budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 19, 2026 - For example, a family of three must earn less than $93,418 annually in 2025 ‑26 to be eligible for programs. b Family earned at least 50 percent of their total gross income from employment in fishing, agriculture, or agriculturally related work during the 12 months immediately preceding the date of application for services. c Child must have an individualized education program or
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5168

Assessing a Shift to Enrollment-Based School Funding

Jan 6, 2026 - Necessary Small Schools (NSS). The NSS program provides an alternative LCFF base grant formula for districts with ADA of 2,500 or fewer that operate very small schools and that are geographically isolated.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5100

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

Mar 18, 2026 - The SPI would retain a small office and become a voting member of the SBE and the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. The proposal does not assign any specific duties to the SPI, but suggests the position could work on coordination and advocacy.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165