The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - Building this local buy ‑in is important for the long ‑term success of the community schools model and can help support other key efforts, such as identifying other sources of funding that can sustain the model.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

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

Feb 4, 2026 - The state has multiple tools that can make school and community college programs more resilient against risk and volatility. The Proposition  98 reserve is particularly powerful because it (1)  can be accessed relatively quickly, (2)  can support any school or community college activities, and (3)  avoids disrupting district cash flow (unlike payment deferrals).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5110

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

Mar 18, 2026 - Leveraging independence means assigning the SPI duties that can be performed more effectively outside of the Governor ’s control. For example, the SPI can provide information or advice about an educational issue even if the Governor considers it a low priority.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The 2025-26 Budget: California State University

Feb 25, 2025 - However, the program ’s current salary level may be limiting participation to those candidates who (1)  effectively can supplement the program ’s wages with other resources or savings to cover living expenses during their time in the program or (2)  can continue to live at home (in Sacramento or near a courthouse).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4989

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 5, 2025 - While the new CCP service has potential, it is still too early to assess its effectiveness in helping individuals obtain CIE. DDS stated that, as of January 2025, about 25  providers have been approved to provide CCP.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5008

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - However, we are still receiving information from the administration on the uses of ARP funds. The single largest proposal using ARP monies is $5.5  billion for broadband access, affordability, and infrastructure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

Increasing Transparency of County Office of Education Spending

Mar 14, 2024 - COEs would still report the actions they are taking to achieve goals around state priority  areas. Most  COEs  also  would still be required to set focused goals for equity multiplier schools and schools with low ‑performing subgroups on the School Dashboard.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4883

The 2023-24 Budget: State and Federal One-Time K-12 Funding

Mar 10, 2023 - Funds Can Be Used Over a Multiyear Period. As Figure  2 shows, the state and federal funding sources are available over multiple years. Most funding sources may still be spent in the current year and subsequent years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4734

The 2021-22 Budget: Community Schools

Feb 12, 2021 - Technical Assistance for First Round Still Being Developed. With the exception of hosting webinars to inform potential applicants about the grant, CDE has not yet provided technical assistance to applicants or grantees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4367

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - While the state still is very much in the midst of this crisis, there is hope on the horizon. The budget process offers the Legislature an opportunity to consider how the state can best use its resources to help California respond and recover.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309