The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Oct 25, 2021 - These new requirements do not apply to students who are enrolled in ind ependent study for less than 15 school days during the academic year. Provides Flexibility From Some Independent Study Rules in 2021 ‑22.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4466

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - The administration ind icates it plans to modify this part of the proposal in the May Revision and may allow funds to be used for a broader set of activities related to community  schools. Effects of Community Schools Model Research Finds Benefits to Community Schools Model.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education [Publication Details]

Nov 28, 2023 - This post summarizes overall Proposition 98 funding and K-12 education spending in the 2023-24 budget package. It is part of our Spending Plan series, which contains posts focused on each major sector of the state budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4818

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Nov 28, 2023 - (A series of temporary adjustments previously had insulated districts from the fiscal effects of lower attendance, but these adjustments begin phasing out in 2023-24.) The COLA and attendance adjustments combined increase LCFF by $3.4  billion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4818

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 5, 2025 - (A series of rate freezes and rate reductions —beginning in the early 2000s as budget solutions —meant that the rates had not kept up with rising costs over time.) The funding first allocated in 2021 ‑22 was intended to support a sufficient supply of quality service providers by raising funding levels for providers via increased rates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5008

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98

Oct 24, 2022 - Trailer bill language requires CCEE and the lead agency to develop common metrics for effective and equitable community engagement; develop an in-depth training series and resources on meaningful pupil, family, and community engagement; and convene 30 professional learning networks.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4641

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Child Care and Preschool

Dec 17, 2021 - This post summarizes the state’s 2021-22 spending package for child care and preschool. It is part of our Spending Plan series, which contains posts focused on each major sector of the state budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4485

Climate Change Impacts Across California - K-12 Education [Publication Details]

Apr 5, 2022 - This report focuses on how a changing climate is affecting early childhood and K‑12 education, and key issues the Legislature faces in responding to those impacts. This is one of a series of reports summarizing how climate change will impact different sectors across California.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4586

Climate Change Impacts Across California - K-12 Education

Apr 5, 2022 - This report focuses on how a changing climate is affecting early childhood and K‑12 education, and key issues the Legislature faces in responding to those impacts. This is one of a series of reports summarizing how climate change will impact different sectors across California.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4586

Updating Special Education Out-of-Home Care Funding

Feb 23, 2021 - Beginning in 2012, the Legislature passed a series of legislation implementing CCR. This legislative package makes fundamental changes to the way the state cares for youth in the child welfare system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4386