The 2025-26 Budget: California State Library

Mar 7, 2025 - For example, the State Library has tools that remove malicious emails, secure data transmitted over the internet, create encrypted internet connections, and create firewalls to insulate sections of its network.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5013

Evaluation of the California Community College Teacher Credentialing Partnership Pilot Program

Mar 29, 2023 - Moreover, in large part due to recent legislative investments in broadband, statewide access to internet service is widespread and improving. Furthermore, individuals are likely to be able to access online coursework in more convenient locations than community colleges, including at their homes, local libraries, or schools of employment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4755

The 2024-25 Budget: California State Library

Mar 13, 2024 - These local assistance programs fund literacy initiatives, Internet services, and resources sharing, among other activities. Public Libraries Are Run and Funded Primarily by Local Governments. In California, local public libraries can be operated by counties, cities, special districts, or joint power authorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4882

The 2023-24 Budget: California State Library

Apr 19, 2023 - These local assistance programs fund literacy initiatives, internet services, and resource sharing, among other things. The State Library provides oversight and technical support for these local assistance  programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4761

The 2022-23 Budget: California State Library

Feb 18, 2022 - According to the State Library, it spends $72,000  annually on its contract with the Internet Archive. Other Activities. Beyond these activities, the State Library undertakes a variety of other ongoing and one ‑time digitization initiatives.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4549

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Internet and Wi ‑Fi Connectivity. The state provides $5  million ongoing funding for students to have access to Wi ‑Fi in common areas of a prison, such as day rooms, dining halls, gyms, libraries, and classrooms.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

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

Feb 1, 2021 - The Governor proposes to provide CSU and UC each with $ 15  m illion ongoing General Fund for student mental health services and access to technology (electronic devices and internet connectivity). The provisional language does not specify what portion of funds are to be used in each of the two areas, with the universities having discretion to determine the split.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4336

The 2021-22 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 16, 2021 - The Governor proposes to provide community colleges with $ 30  m illion ongoing Proposition  98 General Fund for student mental health services and access to technology (electronic devices and internet connectivity).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4372

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

Jan 10, 2021 - Examples include purchasing devices and internet connectivity for distance learning, cleaning and reconfiguring facilities, training teachers, and testing for the virus. However, the 2020 ‑21 budget allocated more than $7  billion in state and federal funds to address COVID-19-related costs and mitigate learning loss.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309