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

Feb 4, 2026 - A third option is to provide additional funding for district pension costs. The state could structure this payment to reduce pension costs over time or to provide short‑term relief if costs rise above a specified threshold.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5110

California Community Colleges Federal Funds: Student Financial Aid [EdBudget]

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https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1042

CSU Federal Grants and Contracts for Research and Other Purposes [EdBudget]

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https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1052

California State University Federal Funds: Student Financial Aid [EdBudget]

Jan 29, 2026 - California State University Federal Funds: Student Financial Aid [EdBudget] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1051

Changes in California State University General Fund Spending [EdBudget]

Jan 29, 2026 - Changes in California State University General Fund Spending [EdBudget] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1049

California State University Funding by Source [EdBudget]

Jan 29, 2026 - California State University Funding by Source [EdBudget] a Includes funding for pensions and retiree health benefits. b Includes funds used for student financial aid. c Includes housing fees, parking fees, extended education charges, and fees for other noncore programs. d Consists of State Transportation Fund monies designated for transportation research and workforce development. e Reflects total combined resident and nonresident enrollment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Education/EdBudget/Details/1048

Implementing California’s Child Welfare Prevention Services Program

Jan 28, 2026 - Counties’ Prevention Plans While DSS has provided state ‑level guidance as described above —because California ’s child welfare system is state ‑supervised and county ‑ administered —actual implementation decisions are made by counties and vary across the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5106

Artificial intelligence and child safety. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - State Requirements for Operators of Companion Chatbots. State law, effective January 1, 2026, establishes requirements for operators of companion chatbots —AI systems that use natural language to provide ongoing, human-like social interactions.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-036

Temporary tax increases. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - Fiscal Effect Some Chance That State Revenues Will Be Lower in the Future. The measure would make short-term tax measures harder to pass. This has a chance of reducing future state revenues. When and by how much future revenues would be reduced is unclear .
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-037

The applicability of tax increases to the state’s constitutional requirements. [Ballot]

Jan 27, 2026 - Background State Finances Organized Into General Fund and Many Other Funds. The state budget is made up of many different funds. The General Fund is the state ’s main operating account and pays for most public services including education, health care, and prisons.
https://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Initiative/2025-038