The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of the Major University Proposals

Feb 1, 2021 - These backlogs can build up over time, especially during recess ions when campuses sometimes defer maintenance projects as a way to help them cope with state funding reductions. Both universities report having large backlogs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4336

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of the Major University Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 1, 2021 - This report analyzes the Governor’s major budget proposals for the universities, covering base funding, enrollment, students’ basic needs, faculty professional development, and deferred maintenance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4336

The 2021-22 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 16, 2021 - Instead of providing an augmentation in 2021 ‑22, we recommend directing the Chancellor ’s Office to report in spring 2022 o n the status of campus reopenings and what the implication is for the usage rates and costs of Canvas and the suite of associated online tools.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4372

Evaluation of the California Community College Teacher Credentialing Partnership Pilot Program

Mar 29, 2023 - Under the legislation, up to three community colleges were authorized to offer on ‑site classrooms from which students could access university teacher preparation programs via distance learning (such as through online courses).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4755

The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 17, 2026 - The state could then true up the actual cost the following year. This would be similar to how the Cal Grant program is funded. Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5127

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - All regions saw improvements in this measure between 2015 ‑16 and 2022 ‑23. For  example, in the San Diego/Imperial region, CTE students who last enrolled in 2015 ‑16 saw a median earnings increase of 20  percent, while CTE students who last enrolled in 2022 ‑23 saw a median earnings increase of 30   percent —an improvement of 10  percentage points over the period.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Higher Education

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5089

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Relative to traditional correspondence courses, these online pilots have the potential to provide more efficient and effective ways for students to complete their courses and receive feedback. Having access to a laptop als o opens up greater opportunities for students to receive support from counselors and tutors in a more direct and timely way, which could improve student success.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

The 2022-23 Budget: Office of Planning and Research Higher Education Proposals

May 10, 2022 - For example, UC estimates having a facility maintenance backlog of $7.3  billion, as well as an approximately $15.5  billion cost to bring all of its academic facilities up to seismic standards. Some of these renovations and seismic upgrades involve UC ’s research facilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4594

UC Merced at 20: Campus Developments and Key State-Level Takeaways

Nov 7, 2024 - Moreover, both segments have goals to expand their online offerings. More online offerings would also help slow the need for expansion of physical campus space. New Campuses Could Have Mixed Impacts on Regional Educational Outcomes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4937