Update on School District Budgets

Nov 16, 2020 - The main objective of the COE is to determine whether the budget allows the school district to meet its financial obligations during the fiscal year. School Districts Revise Their Budgets Throughout the Fiscal Year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4301

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Oct 29, 2020 - Most notably, if a charter school closes during the 2020 ‑21 school year, the attendance it previously generated will be credited to its sponsoring school district. Modifies Instructional Requirements to Allow for Distance Learning.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4291

Reopening Schools in California [Publication Details]

Oct 27, 2020 - Reopening Schools in California [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/4290

COVID-19: Federal and State Actions Affecting K-12 Education and Child Care [Publication Details]

May 14, 2020 - In this post, we discuss actions the federal and state governments have taken to assist K-12 schools and child care providers in responding to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4231

COVID-19: Federal and State Actions Affecting K-12 Education and Child Care

May 14, 2020 - The CARES Act provides $25  million for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program administered by the USDA. Rural school districts and higher education institutions are eligible for funding to help improve distance learning and broadband connections in their area.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4231

COVID-19 Fiscal Effects on Schools [Publication Details]

Apr 26, 2020 - COVID-19 Fiscal Effects on Schools [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/4224

Update on State and School District Reserves [Publication Details]

Apr 5, 2020 - Update on State and School District Reserves [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/4216

Update on State and School District Reserves

Apr 5, 2020 - (These figures exclude the Proposition 98 School Reserve, which is described more in the next section.) Finally, the balance of the SFEU currently is nearly zero. Although the state enacted an SFEU level of $1.4 billion for 2019‑20, the administration transferred $1.3 billion from the SFEU to the state’s disaster fund to address the effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pursuant to a letter dated March 25, 2020.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4216

The 2020-21 Budget: Governor’s Fiscal Oversight Proposals [Publication Details]

Mar 19, 2020 - In this post, we provide background on fiscal oversight of school districts in California, describe the Governor’s proposals to augment oversight and reporting requirements related to school district budgets, assess those proposals, and provide associated recommendations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4204

The 2020-21 Budget: Governor’s Fiscal Oversight Proposals

Mar 19, 2020 - Background School Districts Must Have Their Budgets Approved by Their County Office of Education (COE). Before the start of each fiscal year, districts are required to submit their locally developed budget plans to their respective COEs for review.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4204