Review of the Funding Determination Process for Nonclassroom-Based Charter Schools

Feb 29, 2024 - Most notably, the bill made changes in four areas: Additional Circumstances for Denying a Petition. This legislation added two circumstances under which an authorizer can deny a charter petition for the establishment of a new charter school (providing authorizers with a total of eight circumstances for denying a petition).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4870

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

Mar 18, 2026 - Another significant responsibility is hearing appeals when a prospective charter school is denied authorization by a school district or county board of education. The SBE also oversees some administrative functions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

Overview of K-12 Career Technical Education

Mar 25, 2025 - For example, K ‑12 SWP selection committees may deny applications that they determine do not align with regional workforce needs, or may award a lower amount of funding based on various factors including the proposed scope of the work plan and the committee ’s responsibility to ensure a portfolio of awards that best meets the needs of the region ’s economy.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5021

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Nov 28, 2023 - Finally, it narrows the circumstances under which the State Board of Education may overturn a sch ool district or county board decision to reject a new charter school or deny renewal to an existing charter school.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4818