The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 19, 2026 - CalWORKs child care programs focus on families enrolled in or transitioning out of CalWORKs welfare ‑to ‑work activities. The remaining programs are primarily designed for low ‑income, working families that have not participated in CalWORKs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5168

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

Mar 18, 2026 - The SPI could focus its work on specific areas that align with the greatest interest of the public. The SPI was presumably chosen by the public because they found this individual ’s policy platform compelling.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance [Publication Details]

Mar 18, 2026 - In this brief, we examine the Governor’s proposal to restructure state governance. The first section explains how the current system evolved and describes the main entities and their responsibilities. The second section reviews previous governance studies and explains how governance works in other contexts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5165

Assessing a Shift to Enrollment-Based School Funding

Jan 6, 2026 - If  LEAs were funded based on enrollment, they would receive funding regardless of how much independent study students participate in instruction and complete work. LEAs are currently required to establish procedures for reengaging with students who are not regularly attending or completing work.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5100