The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 17, 2026 - For example, these types of facilities can generate revenue from activities such as athletic events and concerts. Recommendation Consider Directing Chancellor ’s Office to Adjust Scoring System. The Chancellor ’s Office ’s scoring system has significant implications for which projects receive state funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159

The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - The remainder (known as “classified employees ”) are in non ‑academic positions, including many types of staff and other  administrators. Salary Decisions Are Made Locally. Most community college employees are represented by labor unions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

The 2026-27 Budget: California Education Learning Lab

Mar 25, 2026 - As a final note, if the Legislature wanted to prioritize certain types of intersegmental efforts, it could direct the recently created California Education Interagency Council (which has representatives from each of the three segments as well as other workforce training providers) to look for these opportunities using federal, philanthropic, or corporate dollars.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5171

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - Depending on the Cal Grant award type, household income is capped at $76,100 or $144,700 (for a family of four in 2026 ‑27). MCS Proposal Is a Budget ‑Balancing Option the Legislature May Want to Consider.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112