Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - Districts and consortia receive a certain number of points for each student who attains these outcomes, with points generally doubled if the student is economically disadvantaged (as defined under the Perkins V program).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 17, 2026 - Nonetheless, they differ from the instructional spaces the state has traditionally prioritized for bon d funding. For example, these types of facilities can generate revenue from activities such as athletic events and concerts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159

The 2024-25 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Jan 30, 2024 - CSU core operations 240 Delay A 5 percent base increase would be delayed by one year, with the intent to double up base funding in 2025 ‑26, along with providing a one ‑time back payment. UC core operations 228 Delay A 5 percent base increase would be delayed by one year, with the intent to double up base funding in 2025 ‑26, along with providing a one ‑time back payment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4829?utm_source=Legislative+Analyst%27s+Office&utm_campaign=415eaeb623-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_01_30_4829&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-415eaeb623-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

The 2024-25 Budget: California State University

Feb 15, 2024 - Health care premiums in 2024 are increasing 11   percent —more than double the average annual rate of increase over the past five years. CSU estimates its associated costs for active employees in 2024 ‑25 will increase $78  million.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4842

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

Nov 7, 2024 - UC Merced at 20: Campus Developments and Key State-Level Takeaways a Average from 2005 through 2022. b Average for 2005 through 2019 freshman cohorts. c Average for 2005 through 2017 freshman cohorts. d Average for 2005 through 2021 transfer cohorts. e Average for 2005 through 2020 transfer cohorts. f UC Merced ’s cohort sizes for this group were too small for comparative analysis.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4937

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - The Governor ’s budget backfills for the one ‑time reduction related to that payment deferral. b The 2025 ‑26 Budget Act included intent language to provide UC with this augmentation. c Consists of $30 million for 2026 ‑27 and $31 million delayed from 2025 ‑26. d Reflects amount UC reports as still available for each initiative.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - The associated ongoing cost is built into apportionments in 2026-27. d The Governor ’s budget reappropriates funding for four research initiatives whose original expenditure periods have ended. The administration does not have estimates of the amount of remaining funds for each initiative.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Higher Education

Nov 14, 2025 - The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Higher Education Total Changes ‑$760 a The budget provides $230,000 for Chief Information Security Officer position and $65,000 for employee compensation adjustments. b Consists of $50 million in new one ‑time General Fund spending for the program, along with $18 million in carryover funds from 2024 ‑25. c Reflects additional support for general operating
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5089

Trends in Higher Education: Student Access

Jan 23, 2024 - The  number of public colleges and universities nearly doubled between 1950 and 1975 —reflecting demographic and policy changes. Growth in the public sector has continued since 1975 b ut at a slower pace.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4828

The 2025-26 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2025 - Based on data from the Chancellor ’s Office, the number of formerly incarcerated students has doubled since 2019 ‑20, reaching about 4,500 FTE students in 2023 ‑24. State Primarily Supports These Students Through Apportionments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5005