The 2026-27 Budget: California Education Learning Lab

Mar 25, 2026 - As part of this initiative, CSU has held systemwide convenings for faculty and administrators to share best practices. CCC faculty receive a certain number of flex days so they can take time outside of teaching to pursue professional development activities, including developing new course designs, tools, and materials.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5171

The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - Based on best practices from the Government Finance Officers Association, the Chancellor ’s Office recommends that districts maintain unrestricted reserves worth a minimum of 16.7  percent (two months) of annual expenditures.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - Instead, we recommend the Legislature make funding decisions for each segment each year based upon the best information available at that time and the state ’s overall budget condition. In this vein, we recommend the Legislature rescind funding commitments made in advance for 2027 ‑28 and 2028 ‑29.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112