The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 98 Guarantee and K-12 Spending Plan

Feb 4, 2026 - Investors are borrowing large sums to buy stocks, and households are more invested in the stock market than at any time in at least 70 years. Historically, these signs have preceded stock market downturns.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5110

The 2022-23 Budget: Expanded Learning Programs

Feb 16, 2022 - In our conversations with experts, districts that received minimum grants in 2021 ‑22 found it difficult to implement a new program, particularly if they did not have any preexisting after school programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4545

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

Mar 18, 2026 - Moreover, the Governor ’s proposal likely presents opportunities for efficiencies, such as eliminating the need for two  separate teams dedicated to government affairs and policy analysis at CDE and the SBE.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The 2025-26 Budget: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program

Feb 20, 2025 - The 2025-26 Budget: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program 1,580 ELOP = Expanded Learning Opportunities Program and EL/LI = English learner or low ‑income. ELOP Tiers Have Different Programmatic Requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4977

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Nov 10, 2025 - Consult with experts to create clearinghouses for evidence-based literacy and math resources for use by LEAs. Study and disseminate information about high performing LEAs and best practices. Provides Funds for the Special Olympics.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5087

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - For  LEAs with eligible school sites that do not opt in by November 1, 2026, trailer legislation specifies that LEAs will have the opportunity to submit a request to be considered for funding during regular intervals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

The 2022-23 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges

Nov 17, 2021 - Although CalSTRS recently reported investment returns far above its long ‑term target, these returns are unlikely to reduce required district contributions. Under the funding plan the Legislature adopted in 2013 ‑14, the state General Fund is responsible for most of the volatility in CalSTRS ’ investment returns.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4473

The 2026-27 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges

Nov 19, 2025 - This funding offers the Legislature a significant opportunity to advance its priorities. During budget deliberations, the Legislature will likely want to consider (1)  how much to allocate for budget resiliency versus new one ‑time programs, (2)  whether additional one ‑time funding could complement any existing initiatives or programs, and (3)  how these funds could improve student outcomes or local budgets beyond the upcoming year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5093

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 19, 2026 - Most  of the state ’s subsidized child care is administered by DSS through three programs: (1)  California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) child care, (2)  the California Alternative Payment Program (CAPP), and (3)  the General Child Care program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5168

Update on the Progress of the CalSTRS Funding Plan

Nov 18, 2021 - However, between then and the end of the funding plan in 2046, CalSTRS may experience lower-than-assumed investment returns in any number of years, resulting in new losses and the accrual of new UAO.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4475