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

Nov 10, 2025 - This guidance will inform the Instructional Quality Commission and SBE on the degree to which new materials conform to the new ELA/ELD framework, incorporate media literacy, and include foundational skills a nd language development.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5087

The 2024-25 Budget: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Feb 15, 2024 - Exempts Individuals With a Bachelor ’s Degree From Basic Skills Proficiency Requirement. Given that teaching credentials that require basic skills proficiency also require individuals to obtain a bachelor ’s degree, this proposed change would effectively eliminate the basic skills proficiency requirement in teacher credentialing programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4839

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

Feb 4, 2026 - This law has never been operative —since 2018 ‑19, the state has always paid settle up before completing certification. State Law Prohibits Downward Spending Adjustments After the Year Ends. Settle ‑up payments occur after the guarantee increases, but in other years, the guarantee falls short of projections.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5110

The 2025-26 Budget: California State University

Feb 25, 2025 - Upon completion of the two courses, Fellows receive a Certificate in Applied Policy and Government. The Center pays the tuition and fees for these seminars for all  Fellows. Capital Fellows Program Opens Doors Into State Government.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4989

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - The self ‑certification is to be developed by the S ‑TAC. Establishes an Accreditation Process Beginning in 2033 ‑34. Beginning in 2033 ‑34, schools receiving community schools funding must successfully complete an accreditation process every seven years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

The 2025-26 Budget: Educator Workforce

Mar 7, 2025 - CDE competitively awarded grants LEAs and COEs. 25.0 Integrated Undergraduate Teacher Preparation Grants 2016 ‑17 Supported expanding integrated programs that allow participants to earn an undergraduate degree and a teaching credential within four years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5012

The 2022-23 Budget: College and Career Proposals

Feb 23, 2022 - Credit from these college ‑level classes may count toward both a high school diploma and a college degree. By graduating high school having already earned college credits, students can save money and accelerate progress toward a postsecondary degree or certificate.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4562

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 5, 2025 - The bill required the State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) to establish a multiyear plan for phasing out the use of 14(c) certificates in California. By the end of the multiyear plan (once 14(c) certificates are phased out), any DDS consumers who are employed must be paid at least minimum wage.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5008

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

Feb 29, 2024 - Certificated Teachers. Students must work under the general supervision of certificated teachers. State law also specifies that only certificated teachers may evaluate the seat ‑time equivalent of an independent study student ’s work for the purposes of generating average daily attendance (ADA).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4870

Increasing Transparency of County Office of Education Spending

Mar 14, 2024 - COEs could de scribe the courses that students can access, including career technical education courses, or A ‑G courses. COEs could also describe whether they partner with a community college to provide access to dual enrollment for students.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4883