The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - Figure 6 ELOP Funding Tiers and Rates Over Time Tier 1 EL/LI Threshold Tier 1 Rate Per EL/LI Student Tier 2 Rate Per EL/LI Student 2021 ‑22
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

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

Nov 10, 2025 - Trailer legislation specifies that EL counts in TK will be calculated by applying a fact or to TK enrollment equal to the share of ELs enrolled in kindergarten who are not eligible for free or reduced-price meals and not a foster youth.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5087

The 2025-26 Budget: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program

Feb 20, 2025 - By contrast, Tier  2  districts are only required to provide access to EL/LI students who are interested in the program. Tier 2 districts can opt to serve non ‑EL/LI students, and may choose to cover the additional costs above their apportionment by assessing family fees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4977

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98

Oct 24, 2022 - LEAs may use these funds for instructional materials and professional development related to school climate (such as training on de-escalation strategies) and various academic subject areas, including visual and performing arts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4641

The 2025-26 Budget: Educator Workforce

Mar 7, 2025 - However, the current priority schools definition used to determine eligibility for the programs includes many schools that do not have a relatively high proportion of EL/LI students. The 55  percent EL/LI threshold for a priority school is somewhat lower than the statewide share of EL/LI students (65  percent).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5012

Increasing Transparency of County Office of Education Spending

Mar 14, 2024 - As part of this consultation process, COEs must present their proposed plans to a parent advisory committee and, in some cases, a separate EL parent advisory committee. (EL par ent advisory committees are required if ELs comprise at least 15  percent of the district ’s enrollment and the district has at least 50 EL students.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4883

The 2026-27 Budget: May Revision Proposition 98 Estimates and K-14 Spending Plan [Publication Details]

May 19, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: May Revision Proposition 98 Estimates and K-14 Spending Plan [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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The Local Control Funding Formula for School Districts and Charter Schools

Jan 9, 2023 - This  results in a district with an EL/LI share of 75  percent receiving 22  percent more funding per student than a district with an EL/LI share of 25  percent. Statute Requires a Cost ‑of ‑Living Adjustment (COLA) for LCFF .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4661

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Mandates [Publication Details]

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The 2026-27 Budget: Update on Local Control Funding Formula Costs [Publication Details]

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