The 2022-23 Budget: Update on K-12 Student Attendance

May 11, 2022 - Over the Long Term, State Likely to See Continued Declines in Enrollment. As the effects of the pandemic on schools continue to diminish, the state could see short ‑term increases in enrollment in 2022 ‑23.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4595

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues [Publication Details]

Apr 5, 2022 - This report contains four primary sections: (1) a description of the five key climate hazards affecting California, (2) the major ways those hazards impact sectors across the state, (3) significant existing state‑level efforts underway to address climate change impacts, and (4) key issues for the Legislature to consider in response to these impacts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4575

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Significant Existing State‑Level Efforts to Address Climate Impacts Given that California is even now beginning to experience the effects of climate change, certain climate adaptation efforts are already underway at the local, regional, and state levels.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

Climate Change Impacts Across California - K-12 Education

Apr 5, 2022 - Below, we highlight some of the most significant climate adaptation efforts the state has undertaken related to schools. State Law Provides Continued Funding for Schools When Impacted by Disasters. Under current law, schools generate state funding based on student attendance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4586

The 2022-23 Budget: College and Career Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2022 - In his January budget, the Governor proposes $2 billion in one-time funding across three programs to increase college and career readiness among high school students. In this post, we provide background on the state’s programs, describe and assess the Governor’s proposals, and provide our recommendations to the Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4562

The 2022-23 Budget: College and Career Proposals

Feb 23, 2022 - College and Career Indicator Part of State ’s Accountability System. As part of the state ’s accountability system, districts report various student outcome data to the state, which is then displayed on a public website known as the school dashboard.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4562

The 2022-23 Budget: Educator Workforce Proposals

Feb 23, 2022 - According  to the California State Teachers ’ Retirement System, which manages the state ’s pension system for teachers, 3,202 California teachers retired in the second half of 2020 —a 26  percent increase relative to 2019.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4556

The 2022-23 Budget: California College Guidance Initiative

Feb 22, 2022 - For example, CCGI could use a regional approach based on local college attendance rates or focus on the state ’s largest school districts first. The plan could also identify ways to encourage more district participation in CCGI, including amending existing state law.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4553

The 2022-23 Budget: Expanded Learning Programs

Feb 16, 2022 - State Has System of Support for Expanded Learning. The state uses a portion of ASES and 21st Century program allocations ($16  million in 2020 ‑21) to fund a regional system of support for expanded learning programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4545

The 2022-23 Budget: K-12 Early Literacy Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 15, 2022 - This post provides background on school funding and literacy, describes the Governor’s K-12 early literacy proposals for schools, and offers associated assessments and recommendations to the Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4539