An Initial Look at Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Local Government Fiscal Condition

May 12, 2021 - Although the federal government has ultimate discretion, some of these costs could include costs associated with disinfecting eligible facilities, providing temporary medical facilities, providing temporary housing for persons experiencing homelessness, purchasing equipment and suppl ies (such as face masks and other personal protective equipment), and directing law enforcement to provide necessary assistance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4428

The 2024-25 Budget: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Feb 15, 2024 - In this report, we assess the architecture of the Governor’s overall Proposition 98 budget and analyze his major proposals for K-12 education.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4839

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - In addition, the Governor proposes allocating nearly $5  billion to housing and homelessness and $3.6  billion to higher education. However, the administration also proposes control section language that would give the administration significant flexibility to reallocate these funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

The 2020-21 Budget: Transportation

Feb 10, 2020 - For example, there may be more pede strians on the SHS as a result of the growing number of homeless camps near highways. Recommendation Approve Proposal and Require Report. We recommend that the Legislature approve Caltrans ’ request for two ‑year limited term funding of $2. 2  m illion from SHA.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4149

The 2021-22 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 16, 2021 - For example, annual reports provided by districts could identify student enrollment in CalFresh, the number of days students report being homeless, and average wait times to see a mental health professional, among other information.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4372

Follow-up Evaluation of the District of Choice Program

Feb 1, 2021 - (The program data technically include all students —regardless of income —who are homeless, migrant, or foster youth, or who come from families in which neither parent received a high school diploma.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4329

The 2022-23 Budget: California State University

Feb 15, 2022 - In addition, 25  percent of foster youth reported being homeless at least once in the past 12 months, compared to 11  percent of all students. Nearly All CSU Campuses Currently Have Foster Youth Programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4537

COVID-19: Federal Health-Related Response

Mar 23, 2020 - The CARES Act includes $100  million available to state or local entities nationwide as noncompetitive emergency grant funding to address emergency mental health or substance use needs, including resources for targeted populations such as youth or homeless individuals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4209

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Health

Apr 5, 2022 - In addition, some of the most significant climate impacts —such as heat and wildfire smoke —disproportionately affect certain medically vulnerable populations, including children and the elderly, populations that have underlying medical conditions (such as asthma and cardiovascular disease), and populations that spend a lot of time outdoors (such as homeless populations and outdoor workers).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4580

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

May 14, 2020 - The federal funding flexibility waiver affects provisions of ESSA Titles I through V, as well as the McKinney-Vento Act, which provides funding for homeless youth. Child Nutrition Waivers. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), signed by the President on March  18, 2020, authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to waive several requirements of existing federal child nutrition programs until September 30, 2020.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4231