California Community Colleges Capital Outlay Projects [EdBudget]

Mar 10, 2026 - California Community Colleges Capital Outlay Projects [EdBudget]     a Community college districts issue local general obligation bonds to pay for a share of project costs. b Proposition 51 (2016) bond funds. c The performance criteria phase is the initial phase of this design-build project. d Replacement buildings listed in this category involve adding space. e Center operated by Riverside
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1025

The 2026-27 Budget: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Feb 23, 2026 - This brief provides our analysis of the Governor’s 2026-27 budget proposals related to California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5137

UC Federal Grants and Contracts for Medical Care, R&D, and Other Purposes [EdBudget]

Feb 21, 2026 - d This row excludes DOE national laboratories. e Includes grants from 26 other federal agencies, including the Department of Education, Department of Commerce, Department of Interior, and State Department. f The other amounts under "Research" reflect expenditures directly on research.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1047

Artificial intelligence and child safety. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - These include informing users that they are interacting with an AI system, taking steps to reduce the risk of harmful or sexually explicit content, and maintaining protocols to respond when a user expresses sel f-harm or suicidal ideation.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-036

Prohibit new taxes on financial assets and other personal property. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - This could reduce f uture tax revenues. When and by how much future revenues would be reduced is unclear. Summary of Major Fiscal Effects. This measure would have the following major fiscal effects: Possibility that tax revenues will be lower in the future.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-041

Tuition and Fees by Higher Education Segment [EdBudget]

Jan 24, 2026 - CSU amount reflects average for both undergraduate and graduate students. e Includes postbaccalaureate programs other than teacher credential programs. f Reflects maximum charges for four campus service fees authorized by state law.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1036

2026-27 Changes in Proposition 98 Spending [EdBudget]

Jan 23, 2026 - b Reflects additional LCFF costs associated with serving more students in transitional kindergarten, including costs of lower transitional kindergarten staffing ratios. c Applies to Special Education, State Preschool, Child Nutrition, Equity Multiplier, K-12 Mandates Block Grant, Charter School Facility Grant Program, Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program, Adults in Correctional Facilities,
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1067

California Community Colleges Funding by Source [EdBudget]

Jan 21, 2026 - Estimates for 2025-26 and 2026-27 reflect proposed enrollment growth of 1.57 percent and 0.5 percent respectively, as well as other enrollment adjustments. f Reflects Proposition 98 funding, including reserve withdrawals, per budgeted FTE student.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1037

K-12 Proposition 98 Funding by Program [EdBudget]

Jan 19, 2026 - Includes $50 million each year for Quality Rating and Improvement System. c Includes $150 million in one-time funds provided in the June 2025 budget. d June 2025 budget also provided $2 million in unspent prior-year funds to support the California School for the Deaf in Fremont. e Less than $500,000. f June 2024 budget also provided $4.3 million in unspent prior-year funds to
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1069

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - CTE certificates generally focus on occupational skills, and they require anywhere from a few months to more than one year o f full ‑time study. By comparison, CTE associate degrees include both occupational skills and general education, and they typically entail two years of full ‑time study.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098