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

Mar 18, 2026 - The board also approves certain types of district reorganizations, such as when districts wish to merge or consolidate. Another significant responsibility is hearing appeals when a prospective charter school is denied authorization by a school district or county board of education.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

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