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

Mar 18, 2026 - For example, the Governor could resolve disagreements that arise between the SBE and the education commissioner without resorting to litigation. Finally, it would increase the likelihood that school districts receive clear guidance from the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - Without any specific planning expectations for the first three years of funding, new grantees may not be as successful in establishing their programs as prior recipients. Unclear How Frequently Schools Would Be Able to Opt Into Program in Future.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 98 Guarantee and K-12 Spending Plan

Feb 4, 2026 - In several instances, the state has recognized an increase in the guarantee without providing additional funding. For example, in July 2009, the state identified a $212  million obligation related to meeting the 2006 ‑07 guarantee.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5110

The 2026-27 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges

Nov 19, 2025 - Most notably, it indicates that the guarantee in 2026 ‑27 would be unable to cover the COLA without a reserve withdrawal. A  decline in revenues or a higher COLA rate could make the COLA unaffordable.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5093

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposition 98 Overview and K-12 Spending Plan

Feb 7, 2023 - The other proposal would provide $100  million to fund culturally enriching activities (such as visits to theaters and museums) for students in grade 12 during the 2023 ‑24 school year. Reduces Funding for One Previously Authorized Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4670

The 2025-26 Budget: Proposition 98 Guarantee and K-12 Spending Plan

Feb 13, 2025 - …But a Compelling Alternative Is Available … The Legislature could consider several alternatives that would mitigate volatility in the guarantee without creating a settle ‑up obligation ( Figure  7 ).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4963

The 2025-26 Budget: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program

Feb 20, 2025 - The budget includes an associated $435  million Proposition  98 General Fund increase to ELOP, which is intended to pay for the increased Tier 1 costs without reducing the rate for districts in Tier 2.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4977

The 2024-25 Budget: The Governor’s Proposition 98 Funding Maneuver

Feb 15, 2024 - The 2024-25 Budget: The Governor’s Proposition 98 Funding Maneuver Summary In this brief, we evaluate the Governor ’s novel proposal to allow schools to keep $8  billion of cash disbursements above the minimum requirement without recognizing the budgetary impact of those payments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4840

The 2024-25 Budget: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Feb 15, 2024 - (The state sets specific circumstances under which absences may be excused —such as for illness or doctor visits —though excused absences do not generate any additional funding.) State Provides Funding for Expanded Learning Programs .  
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4839

The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Sep 16, 2024 - Specifically, the program waives day use fees for fourth graders and their families visiting any of the 54 participating state parks. The funding will primarily support seasonal staffing and programming for participating students, as well as cover some transportat ion costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4929