The 2021-22 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 16, 2021 - Credit from these college ‑level classes may count toward both a high school diploma and an associate 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/4372

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of the Major University Proposals

Feb 1, 2021 - Moreover, the state has opportunities to translate the lessons learned from its CalFresh student enrollment efforts to various other public assistance programs (such as Medi ‑Cal, the Earned Income Tax Credit, and unemployment insurance) that students may be underutilizing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4336

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - In addition to finding instructors who meet minimum qualifications, administrators cited barriers related to providing competitive pay, particularly in fields where individuals can earn much higher salaries working in industry than  teaching.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Online pilots Given the generally poor outcomes of correspondence courses, some community colleges and CDCR are working together to pilot new online instructional models. Require CCC and CDCR to report on pilot outcomes, including course success rates compared with in ‑person and correspondence courses and impact on faculty recruitment to teach high ‑demand courses in prisons.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

The 2022-23 Budget: Middle Class Scholarship Program

Mar 30, 2022 - First, CSAC will account for other available gift aid, a student contribution from part ‑time work earnings, and a parent contribution for dependent students with a household income of over $100,000.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4581

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Higher Education

Oct 19, 2023 - To determine each recipient ’s MCS award amount, CSAC first calculates the recipient ’s remaining cost of attendance after accounting for other available gift aid, a student contribution from part-time work earnings, and a parent contribution for dependent students with a household income of more than $100,000.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4809

Evaluation of the California Community College Teacher Credentialing Partnership Pilot Program

Mar 29, 2023 - Under the legislation, up to three community colleges were authorized to offer on ‑site classrooms from which students could access university teacher preparation programs via distance learning (such as through online courses).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4755

Redesigning California's Adult Education Funding Model

Dec 13, 2022 - Adult education students come from many backgrounds, though the vast majority are from lower ‑income households, often speaking languages other than English at home. The most typical student is female, Hispanic, low income, and between 25 and 45 years old.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4652

The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 17, 2026 - The formula also deducts a student contribution from part ‑time work earnings. Specifically, the MCS calculation assumes a student works 15 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, at the state minimum wage rate, as adjusted annually.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5127

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of the Major University Proposals [Publication Details]

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