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

Mar 18, 2026 - In the late 1990s, a dispute arose around Proposition  227, a ballot measure requiring schools to teach English learners in English only. The SPI advised districts they had the right to request waivers from the SBE, but the SBE concluded the measure ’s requirements were non ‑waivable.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - The improvement in student outcomes was reported across student subgroups, however, the improvements were shown to be most significant for Black students, English learners, and socioeconomically disadvantaged students.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

Assessing a Shift to Enrollment-Based School Funding

Jan 6, 2026 - As Figure   18 shows, compared to enrollment ‑based funding and alternative 1, alternatives 2  and  3 provide more of the funding increases through grants targeted for English learners, low ‑income students, and foster youth.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5100

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - In 2023 ‑24, 18  CCC districts reported receiving $8  million in WIOA funds, though much of this funding was likely for instruction in basic skills (such as English language and literacy) rather than CTE.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Higher Education

Nov 14, 2025 - This program provides one-time grants of up to $10,000 to students in teacher preparation programs who commit to working at a priority school (a school where at least 55  percent of students are low-income, English learners, or foster youth).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5089

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Nov 10, 2025 - Trailer legislation requires the State Board of Education (SBE) to approve a list of professional development programs for English language arts (ELA) and English language development (E LD) training by September 30, 2026.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5087

Proposition 98 Spending Proposals [EdBudget]

Nov 7, 2025 - LCFF = Local Control Funding Formula, COLA = cost-of-living adjustment, FCMAT = Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team, IEP = individualized education program, ELA/ELD = English language arts/English language development, and EMT = emergency medical technician.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1005

2025-26 Changes in Proposition 98 Spending [EdBudget]

Nov 7, 2025 - LCFF = Local Control Funding Formula, COLA = cost-of-living adjustment, IEP = individualized education program, and ELA/ELD = English language arts/English language development. 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/Education/EdBudget/Details/1007

Trends in CalWORKs: Participant Characteristics

Jun 16, 2025 - We also use the following primary language groupings: English; Spanish; Chinese, Mandarin, or Cantonese; Vietnamese; Filipino or Tagalog; Korean; and other languages. According to the California Health and Human Services Agency, these non ‑English languages are the top five languages spoken by Californians with limited English proficiency.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5057

Overview of K-12 Career Technical Education

Mar 25, 2025 - For example, states must ensure CTE programs are aligned with math and English language arts standards, agree to provide technical assistance to school districts, and submit student outcome data (such as pathway completion).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5021