The 2025‑26 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges

Nov 20, 2024 - …But Gains for High ‑Income Workers Are Driving State Revenues Above Projections. Despite this economic weakness, total pay for California workers has been growing quickly. During  the first quarter of 2024, for example, total pay increased at an annualized rate of 17   percent —one of the strongest quarters on record.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4940

The 2025-26 Budget: California State University

Feb 25, 2025 - Though data is unavailable on what other programs candidates may choose instead of the Capital Fellows program, one reason driving their decision could be finding higher salaries elsewhere. For example, the San Francisco Fellows Program is also open to individuals with a bachelor ’s degree and requires less than five years of work experience.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4989

The 2022-23 Budget: Green School Bus Grants

Feb 10, 2022 - These ranges, however, assume relatively favorable driving conditions. Strenuous conditions —such as driving in mountainous terrain —can reduce the range. Weather conditions are another factor because the heat and air conditioning systems draw additional power from the batteries.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4525

Overview of Special Education Funding Models

Dec 17, 2021 - Specifically, we note that (1)  all funding models have specific strengths and weaknesses, (2)  legislative policy priorities and state context should drive changes to the funding formula, (3)  the state can also make changes within its existing funding system, and (4)  other changes are likely required to address key policy priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4486

Climate Change Impacts Across California - K-12 Education

Apr 5, 2022 - Districts also may face more volatility in enrollment as some families choose to permanently relocate to other places after emergency events—likely driving enrollment declines in certain communities and growth in others, as well as corresponding changes to state school funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4586

The 2022-23 Budget: K-12 Early Literacy Proposals

Feb 15, 2022 - Pandemic Is Driving Widespread School Staffing Shortages. Districts report challenges stemming from the pandemic with hiring a range of school staff, including qualified teachers, reading specialists, substitute teachers, school nutrition staff, and bus drivers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4539

The 2022-23 Budget: Educator Workforce Proposals

Feb 23, 2022 - Some  factors are likely to drive up unmet demand. For instance, the pandemic likely increased short ‑term demand for teachers, as more teachers left the profession early due to pandemic ‑related working conditions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4556