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: 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 law allows districts to request waivers from most parts of the state education code, and the SBE is responsible for reviewing and approving these requests. The board also approves certain types of district reorganizations, such as when districts wish to merge or consolidate.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

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: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance [Publication Details]

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The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - However, implementing best practices does not necessarily result in the same type of strong improvements when scaled at a state level. In some cases, LEAs do not have the expertise to effectively implement these best practices, and the state does not have the capacity or expertise to support schools to ensure effective implementation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

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

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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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Assessing a Shift to Enrollment-Based School Funding [Publication Details]

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5100