The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 19, 2026 - Additionally, starting in July 2026, the state will begin reimbursing providers who contract directly with the state (primarily General Child Care and State Preschool providers) based on enrollment rather than attendance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5168

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - Starting the process earlier with more experienced schools also would give the state time to apply the accreditation standards to a smaller cohort of schools and determine if changes are need ed. Set More Specific Time Lines Around Accreditation Process.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

The 2025-26 Budget: Transitional Kindergarten

Feb 18, 2025 - As Figure  2 shows, TK enrollment declined during 2020 ‑21 due to the pandemic, then started to increase more quickly in the expansion years. TK Funded Through LCFF. Similar to all other K ‑12 students, eligible TK students generate attendance ‑based funding through LCFF.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4968

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

Nov 19, 2025 - For  example, if revenues grow 1  percent faster than our forecast assumes in 2027 ‑28, the state would start making deposits that year. Key Considerations Funding Estimates for 2026‑27 and Beyond State Would Have Just Enough Funding to Cover COLA.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5093

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 5, 2025 - This caseload projection appears to be reasonable and, according to the administration, reflects growth in the Early Start population due to community outreach efforts. No Significant New Spending Proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5008

The 2025-26 Budget: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program

Feb 20, 2025 - Chapter  1003 of 2024 (A B  1113 , McCarty) requires the California Department of Education to collect, starting in 2025 ‑26, enrollment in each of the state ’s three expanded learning programs. This collection would be made through the state ’s longitudinal data system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4977

The 2023-24 Budget: Transitional Kindergarten and State Preschool Proposals

Feb 14, 2023 - State law also specifies that ratios would be reduced to one adult for every ten students starting in 2023 ‑24, contingent on additional funding being  provided. Additional Requirements for TK Teachers Scheduled to Take Effect Next year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4682

Overview of K-12 Career Technical Education

Mar 25, 2025 - These funds are intended to provided start ‑up funding to develop and establish new CTE pathways and programs locally. Golden State Pathways Program. The state provided $500  million for a competitive grant program intended to improve college and career readiness.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5021

The 2022-23 Budget: School Nutrition

Feb 8, 2022 - Includes $3   Million One Time for Breakfast and Summer Meal Start ‑Up and Expansion Grants. The Governor ’s budget also includes additional funding for school breakfast and summer meal start ‑up and expansion grants.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4519

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

Mar 18, 2026 - Focusing on the SPI, however, could be a reasonable starting point. This  approach would allow the Legislature to provide oversight and ensure the transition is successful before addressing other governance concerns.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165