The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - Governor ’s Budget Creates Proposition   98 Settle ‑Up Obligation. As we discuss in The 2026‑27 Budget: Proposition 98 Guarantee and K‑12 Spending Plan , the Governor’s budget appropriates $5.6 billion less for schools and community colleges in 2025‑26 than the estimated minimum guarantee in that year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

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

Feb 4, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 98 Guarantee and K-12 Spending Plan $24,440 12.0% State Makes Notable Deposits Into the Proposition   98 Reserve. The June 2025 budget withdrew the entire balance from the Proposition  98 Reserve.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5110

Proposition 98 Funding Changes by Segment Since June [EdBudget]

Jan 15, 2026 - Proposition 98 Funding Changes by Segment Since June [EdBudget] a Reflects increase relative to 2025-26 enacted budget level.          b Proposition 98 Reserve established by Proposition 2 (2014). Amounts reflect deposit (+) or withdrawal (-).      
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1061

Changes in California Community Colleges Proposition 98 Spending, 2026-27 [EdBudget]

Jan 21, 2026 - Changes in California Community Colleges Proposition 98 Spending, 2026-27 [EdBudget] 2026-27 Proposed Spending $14,156 Note: This table reflects spending that counts toward the Proposition 98 minimum guarantee.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1039

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - The Governor’s budget also allocates some ongoing Proposition 98 funding for one‑time activities—an approach that creates a cushion to protect core programs in case the Proposition 98 minimum guarantee declines in the future.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 19, 2026 - State Preschool programs are funded entirely with $2.9  billion in General Fund (including $1.9  billion in Proposition  98 General Fund). State Preschool programs offered by LEAs —school districts, county offices of education, community college districts, and certain charter schools —are funded with Proposition  98 General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5168

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

Mar 19, 2026 - In this brief, we assess the Governor’s 2026-27 proposals for child care and State Preschool and provide associated recommendations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5168

Changes in California Community Colleges Proposition 98 Spending, 2024-25 and 2025-26 [EdBudget]

Jan 21, 2026 - Changes in California Community Colleges Proposition 98 Spending, 2024-25 and 2025-26 [EdBudget] $12,999 Note: These tables reflect spending that counts toward the Proposition 98 minimum guarantee each year. a Increases budgeted growth from the enacted 2025-26 level of 0.57 percent to 1.57 percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1040

California Community Colleges Funding by Source [EdBudget]

Jan 21, 2026 - California Community Colleges Funding by Source [EdBudget] a Includes $44 million in withdrawals from the Proposition 98 Reserve. b Includes reimbursements. c The most recent data available is for 2024-25.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1037

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 98 Guarantee and K-12 Spending Plan [Publication Details]

Feb 4, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 98 Guarantee and K-12 Spending Plan [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5110