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

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - In recent years, smoke from wildfires has grown substantially and has been a major contributor to air pollution in the western United States —making up roughly half of small particulate matter in some regions, compared to less than 20 percent a decade ago.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575