The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - Although the community schools model has been shown to have a variety of benefits for students, we have concerns about funding the model at such a large scale. The model can be challenging to implement and requires strong local support to be successful.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

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

Mar 18, 2026 - In the past decade, one state (Indiana) has shifted away from California ’s model and now appoints its chief state school officer. Figure 3 Four Common Education Governance Models Models Governor appoints state board of education and chief state school officer. 14 Governor appoints state board of education.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

Assessing a Shift to Enrollment-Based School Funding

Jan 6, 2026 - Below, we describe a few options the state could take to improve attendance under an enrollment ‑based funding model. Require Schools Take Specific Actions to Support Students Who Are at Risk of Being Chronically Absent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5100