The 2025-26 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2025 - Proposed Funding Increase for Rising Scholars Network Is Relatively Large. The Governor ’s proposed $30  million increase for the Rising Scholars Network would more than double the ongoing program funding level.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5005

The 2022-23 Budget: Cybersecurity at the California Community Colleges

Mar 30, 2022 - Typically, a college would be expected to undergo independent security assessments every few years, pay for network security and anti ‑fraud software licenses annually, and make network upgrades periodically.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4582

The 2025-26 Budget: California State Library

Mar 7, 2025 - For example, the State Library has tools that remove malicious emails, secure data transmitted over the internet, create encrypted internet connections, and create firewalls to insulate sections of its network.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5013

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - Community colleges offer CTE certificates in many areas, with just a few examples being accounting, computer networking, and medical assisting. 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.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

An Analysis of the University of California’s Agricultural and Natural Resource Programs

Jan 6, 2022 - The national Cooperative Extension System supports a network of campus and community ‑based experts conducting applied research and outreach to farmers, industry, and other stakeholders. The program consists of a partnership between the federal government, public research universities, and  local  governments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4490

Overview of Mental Health Services for College Students

Dec 10, 2021 - For example, a study from the Healthy Minds Network (a research organization focused on the mental health of young adults) indicates that the prevalence of depression among college students nationally increased from 36  percent in fall 2019 to 41  percent in spring 2021, while the prevalence of anxiety increased from 31  percent to 34  percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4481

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Since 2021 ‑22, the state has provided $10  million ongoing Proposition  98 General Fund for the Rising Scholars Network. Currently, 80 community colleges —including all 25 colleges providing instruction to students at CDCR —receive a grant from this program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of Major CCC Proposals

Feb 11, 2022 - COLA = cost ‑of ‑living adjustment; A2MEND = African American Male Education Network and Development; and STEM = science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. No Proposals for Addressing Unfunded Retirement Liabilities or Providing Pension Relief.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4531