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

Nov 19, 2025 - Assuming the COLA rate remains at 2.51  percent, the associated cost would be $2.5  billion. Somewhat Higher COLA Rates Projected After 2026 ‑27. Under our forecast, the COLA rate would increase after 2026 ‑27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5093

The 2026-27 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges [Publication Details]

Nov 19, 2025 - The 2026-27 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges [Publication Details] The 2026-27 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges Format: HTML Description: We forecast that increases to the Proposition 98 guarantee in 2024-25 and 2025-26, coupled with a preexisting payment obligation, require the state to provide nearly $7.4 billion in one-time funds for schools and community colleges.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5093

The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Sep 16, 2024 - The budget provides $2.5  million in one-time federal funds to continue supporting three HETACs originally established in 2021. Three COEs were selected through a competitive grant process and received $4.5  million for a period of three years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4929

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

Nov 17, 2021 - Under a scenario where the statutory COLA remains at 5 percent, the dip would be closer to $2.5 billion. Although the Legislature could go about determining its mix of one ‑time and ongoing funding in various ways based on its risk tolerance and spending priorities, one approach would be to set aside at least $2.5 billion for one ‑time activities to mitigate the risk from the higher inflation scenario.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4473

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education [Publication Details]

Nov 10, 2025 - The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education [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/5087

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

Nov 10, 2025 - Non-Proposition  98 Spending Reduces Funding for School Facility Program. The budget reverts $177.5  million in non-Proposition  98 General Fund for the School Facility Program. These funds were originally provided as part of the 2023-24 budget package.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5087

The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education [Publication Details]

Sep 16, 2024 - The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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The 2024-25 Budget: IS and IT Project Proposal Tables

Feb 9, 2024 - Figure 2 Governor ’s 2024 ‑25 Budget IT Project Proposals a (In Millions) 7100 ‑222,  7100 ‑236,  7100 ‑237 Proposed (7100 ‑222, 7100 ‑237); Approved  (7100 ‑236) $326.8 Public Works IT System Enhancements 7350 ‑095 IT M &O and File Conversion 2100 ‑014 e Dredge or Fill Permit Application 3940 ‑110 $62.0 a Some proposals may include some funding and/or positions
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4836

Higher Education General Fund Support Under Governor's Budget and May Revision [EdBudget]

May 14, 2023 - Higher Education General Fund Support Under Governor's Budget and May Revision [EdBudget]     a Reflects Proposition 98 funding, which consists of certain General Fund and local property tax revenues. b Includes funding for pensions and retiree health benefits. c The annual growth rate of Proposition 98 spending drops from 2.5 percent at
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/721

The 2024-25 Budget: The Governor’s Proposition 98 Funding Maneuver

Feb 15, 2024 - School and Community College Funding (Proposition 98) State Constitution Establishes a Minimum Funding Level for Schools and Community Colleges. The California Constitution sets a minimum annual funding requirement for schools and community colleges (otherwise known as Proposition  98 [1988]).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4840