The 2026-27 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges

Nov 19, 2025 - As of this writing, the agency has reopened but not yet determined when the data will be available. Assuming the COLA rate remains at 2.51  percent, the associated cost would be $2.5  billion. Somewhat Higher COLA Rates Projected After 2026 ‑27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5093

The 2025-26 Budget: Transitional Kindergarten Multilingual Learner Screeners

Feb 26, 2025 - The ELPAC assesses English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in line with the English language development standards for each grade level adopted by the State Board of Education (SBE).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4990

Increasing Transparency of County Office of Education Spending

Mar 14, 2024 - COEs must respond in writing to the comments of the advisory committees. COEs also are required to notify members of the public that th ey may submit written comments regarding the specific actions and expenditures proposed in the LCAP.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4883

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

Oct 25, 2021 - (This agreement is a document which specifies the student ’s coursework and assignments and typically must be signed, in writing or electronically, by the parent or guardian prior to the commencement of instruction for a student enrolled in independent study.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4466

Follow-up Evaluation of the District of Choice Program

Feb 1, 2021 - State law requires all districts to identify English learners using a home language survey and an assessment of their ability to read and write English. Students maintain their designation as English learners until they pass an examination demonstrating proficiency.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4329

The 2024-25 Budget: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Feb 15, 2024 - These requirements vary but can include obtaining a bachelor ’s degree; completing a teacher preparation program; demonstrating subject matter competency; and demonstrating basic skills proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4839