The 2025-26 Budget: California State University

Feb 25, 2025 - However, the Center shared that it is difficult for fellows to work another job given the rigor and full ‑time work required by the program. Fellows May Receive Some Additional Financial Assistance. Though it is challenging for Fellows to work another job during their time in the program, they can apply for a small amount of additional financial assistance through the Timothy A.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4989

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 5, 2025 - The department said that it has needed time to set up this new service, and that it intends to survey RCs on the service in the spring  of  2025. DDS noted that, in order to offer this service, providers must have skilled staff capable of offering customized employment approaches beyond traditional job coaching.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5008

Overview of K-12 Career Technical Education

Mar 25, 2025 - Recent One‑Time Spending on CTE Since 2021, the state has provided a total of $950  million ($700  million Proposition  98 General Fund and $250  million non ‑Proposition  98 General Fund) for various one ‑time CTE initiatives.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5021

The 2025-26 Budget: California State University [Publication Details]

Feb 25, 2025 - The 2025-26 Budget: California State University [Publication Details] Description: This brief analyzes the state’s budget plan relating to CSU’s core operations and enrollment, as well as the Governor’s proposal to increase salaries for the Capital Fellows program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4989

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - The  administration appears to share some of these concerns, noting recent job losses among high ‑wage workers and the risks posed by the inherent volatility of tax receipts tied to stock market gains.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2025-26 Budget: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program

Feb 20, 2025 - Districts would have little time after the state budget is enacted in June to make the staffing and facilities changes necessary to meet the new requirements. Delaying the changes for at least a year would give districts time to thoughtfully expand their programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4977

The 2025-26 Budget: Proposition 98 Guarantee and K-12 Spending Plan

Feb 13, 2025 - The  Legislature approved the changes as part of the 2024 ‑25 budget. Districts Spent $1.6   Billion Through 2023 ‑24 and Report Faster Spending in 2024 ‑25. The December 2024 interim reports show that districts spent $1.6  billion through the first two years of the program (2022 ‑23 and 2023 ‑24).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4963

The 2025-26 Budget: School Nutrition

Mar 4, 2025 - As  part of this initiative the Nutrition Policy Institute conducted focus groups of California middle and high school students to understand their perception of universal meals. Students reported having reduced stigma and embarrassment around who eats school meals, especially for students eligible for free or reduced priced meals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5001

The 2025-26 Budget: Transitional Kindergarten

Feb 18, 2025 - This $1.1  billion increase consists of two parts: (1) $860  million to support the LCFF funding generated by additional TK students and (2) $206  million for the add ‑on associated with maintaining a 1 ‑to ‑12 adult ‑to ‑student ratio.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4968

The 2025-26 Budget: Educator Workforce

Mar 7, 2025 - In the case of the National Board Program, the state could consider additional funding as part of the 2027 ‑28 budget, when the state has complete data for the first two cohorts. If State Allocates Funding, Consider Using Proposition   98 General Fund and Modifying Programs to Target Funds More Effectively.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5012