Assessing a Shift to Enrollment-Based School Funding

Jan 6, 2026 - Currently, LEAs generate ADA from independent study programs when students participate in synchronous instruction and complete coursework. If  LEAs were funded based on enrollment, they would receive funding regardless of how much independent study students participate in instruction and complete work.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5100

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

Mar 18, 2026 - 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/Report/5165

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

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

Feb 4, 2026 - For schools, these actions create new uncertainty about when and how the state will allocate Proposition  98 funding. Recommendations Alternative Approach Makes Difficult Decisions Now but Reduces Future Budget Challenges.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5110

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - Unclear How Frequently Schools Would Be Able to Opt Into Program in Future. Under the Governor ’s proposal, LEAs must decide by November 1, 2026 if they want to participate in the program for 2026 ‑27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 19, 2026 - Based on data from October 2024, the state serves 100,705 children in  State  Preschool. Child Care and State Preschool Programs Supported With Multiple Funding Sources. The 2025 ‑26 budget package provided a total of $10.3  billion for subsidized child care and State Preschool ($7.8  billion from the General Fund).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5168

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool [Publication Details]

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The 2026-27 Budget: Computer Science Supplementary Authorization

Mar 6, 2026 - However, based on our analysis, the $5,000 teachers receive under the current grants —$2,500 from the state and $2,500 from the district match —are sufficient to cover the costs of obtaining an authorization.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5153

The 2026-27 Budget: Computer Science Supplementary Authorization [Publication Details]

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

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