The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - The Governor ’s proposal uses clear objective criteria to determine eligibility (a school ’s EL/LI percentage). However, the Governor ’s proposal allows recipients of one ‑time community schools funding to be eligible for ongoing funding, even if they do not meet the other eligibility criteria.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

The Local Control Funding Formula for School Districts and Charter Schools

Jan 9, 2023 - (In this brief, we do not discuss the state ’s system of accountability, which was developed in conjunction with LCAPs and is also based around the eight state priority areas.) LCAPs Based on Eight State Priority Areas and Associated Performance Measures.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4661

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

The 2022-23 Budget: Expanded Learning Programs

Feb 16, 2022 - Other Revenue Do not require a local match or parent fees. Districts can choose to do so to increase access or improve program. As required under the After School Education and Safety program, fees must be waived for low ‑income students, foster youth, and homeless youth.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4545

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

Nov 10, 2025 - Of the total funding, $200  million will be used to extend eligibility to elementary schools that have not previously received program funding and have a student body that is at least 94  percent EL/LI.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5087

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

Feb 13, 2025 - Districts are eligible to receive funding for schools where at least 90  percent of students are EL/LI (rural schools qualify if at least 75  percent of students are EL/LI). In addition, the Governor proposes $235  million to support literacy programs, coaches, and interventions at schools where at least 94  percent of students are EL/LI.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4963

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98

Oct 24, 2022 - Resident teachers and counselors must agree to teach for at least four years in the LEA and failure to do so will result in the return of funds. Counselor residency programs must meet certain additional expectations, such as ensuring residents are prepared to earn their credential and support all students in learning and well-being.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4641

The 2023-24 Budget: Equity Multiplier and Accountability Proposals

Feb 23, 2023 - Additionally, requiring LEAs to review the effectiveness of their actions over a three ‑year period is aligned with the three ‑year LCAP process and can help ensure LEAs are making changes when actions do not have their intended effects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4700

The 2021-22 Budget: Extended Learning and Academic Support

Jan 29, 2021 - Figure 2 One ‑Time ESSER and Governor ’s Proposed Academic Support Funding Median Per ‑Pupil Funding for School Districts, by Share of English Learners and Low ‑Income Students District EL/LI Share
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4326