The 2022-23 Budget: Expanded Learning Programs

Feb 16, 2022 - The 2022-23 Budget: Expanded Learning Programs The 2022‑23 Budget Expanded Learning Programs Summary. In his January budget, the Governor proposes an additional $3.6 billion for the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) and $149 million for the state’s longstanding expanded learning programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4545

The 2025-26 Budget: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program

Feb 20, 2025 - Specifically, these programs must offer the program to all TK through grade 6 students in classroom ‑based settings and provide access to  all students whose parent or guardian requests their placement in a program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4977

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 19, 2026 - Under the Governor’s proposal, the state would calculate the increases separately for child care programs administered by the Department of Social Services (DSS), State Preschool programs operated by local education agencies (LEAs), and State Preschool programs operated by non‑LEAs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5168

The 2026-27 Budget: Computer Science Supplementary Authorization

Mar 6, 2026 - No additional funding is proposed for the program . Assessment Proposal Unlikely to Change the Limited Demand for Program. Only one-fifth of the amount available has been awarded after nine rounds of funding, suggesting school districts have little interest in this program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5153

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

Mar 18, 2026 - Evaluating Laws and Programs. The SPI could also report to the Legislature, Governor, and broader public on existing laws and programs. In this work, the SPI would offer recommendations for areas that need improvement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - Establishing a New Ongoing Categorial Program Disadvantages to Creating a New Ongoing Categorical Program. In 2013, the state created LCFF and eliminated dozens of programs that provided funding for restricted or targeted purposes, also known as categorical programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

Overview of K-12 Career Technical Education [Publication Details]

Mar 25, 2025 - This brief is intended to give policymakers a high-level overview of the state’s role in supporting K-12 career technical education programs. We also raise key issues for the Legislature as it considers policy and budget decisions related to career technical education.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5021

Overview of K-12 Career Technical Education

Mar 25, 2025 - Overview of K-12 Career Technical Education Major Ongoing CTE Programs State Provides Most CTE Funding Through Two Programs. The vast majority of state funding targeted for CTE is provided through two programs: the CTE Incentive Grant (CTEIG) program, administered by CDE, and the K ‑12 Strong Workforce Program (SWP), administered by the California Community Colleges Chancellor ’s Office.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5021

The 2022-23 Budget: School Nutrition

Feb 8, 2022 - (Some schools, representing a small share of public school students, do not participate in the National School Lunch Program.) The state program provided an additional 24 cents per free or reduced ‑price breakfast or lunch.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4519

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

Feb 4, 2026 - The third challenge involves the risk to school and community college programs from future declines in the guarantee. The state would likely have to reduce these programs if the guarantee declines significantly, which could negatively affect the education students receive.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5110