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

Mar 18, 2026 - Another core responsibility is adopting regulations when directed by the Legislature. For example, after the state adopted the Local Control Funding Formula in 2013 ‑14, it directed the board to develop regulations clarifying how districts could spend funds intended to benefit low ‑income students and English learners.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

Assessing a Shift to Enrollment-Based School Funding

Jan 6, 2026 - Providing funding increases through supplemental and concentration funding may be more restrictive for districts with lower UPP levels, as existing regulations more easily allow for higher UPP districts to use supplemental and concentration grant funds for schoolwide or districtwide programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5100

The 2025-26 Budget: Transitional Kindergarten

Feb 18, 2025 - Penalty amount based on the share of school days and number of classrooms that were out of compliance. The State Monitors District Compliance Through Annual Auditing. The state monitors district compliance with TK program requirements through the annual auditing process.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4968

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

Feb 29, 2024 - Funding Determination Process Statute Directed SBE to Develop Regulations Governing Nonclassroom ‑Based Charter School Funding. Senate Bill 740 directed  SBE  to adopt regulations that govern funding for nonclassroom ‑based charter schools by February  1,  2002.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4870

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - An accreditation process could be designed to focus on implementation practices, rather than more bureaucratic compliance reporting. Making funding contingent on accreditation also could create a strong incentive for schools to effe ctively implement the community schools model.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 5, 2025 - Chapter  76 of 2021 (A B  136 , Committee on Budget) establishes legislative intent that rate reform implementation should help the developmental services system move from a compliance ‑based system to an outcomes ‑based  system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5008

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

Nov 10, 2025 - The contracted entities shall explore current California regulations and policies regarding curriculum guidance, the processes for adopting or changing curriculum standards and frameworks in California and other states, how curriculum guidance is evaluated in other states, and what additional guidance and support is provided to educators on content standards in ot her states.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5087

The 2025-26 Budget: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program

Feb 20, 2025 - Districts that are found to be out of compliance with these requirements lose part of their ELOP apportionment proportional to the infraction. California ’s Programs Have Different Reporting Requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4977

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - CalEPA = California Environmental Protection Agency; CalFire = California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; CalRecycle = California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery; CARB = California Air Resources Board; ZEV = zero ‑emission vehicle; CCC = California Conservation Corps; CEC = California Energy Commission; CNRA = California Natural Resources Agency; DFW = Department of
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/7

Overview of K-12 Career Technical Education

Mar 25, 2025 - To receive funding, a state must submit a plan to the Secretary of Education that outlines the state ’s approach to CTE and confirms that the state complies with certain federal regulations. 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