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

Feb 4, 2026 - This law has never been operative —since 2018 ‑19, the state has always paid settle up before completing certification. State Law Prohibits Downward Spending Adjustments After the Year Ends. Settle ‑up payments occur after the guarantee increases, but in other years, the guarantee falls short of projections.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5110

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - The self ‑certification is to be developed by the S ‑TAC. Establishes an Accreditation Process Beginning in 2033 ‑34. Beginning in 2033 ‑34, schools receiving community schools funding must successfully complete an accreditation process every seven years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131