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

Feb 1, 2021 - That legislation expands student CalFresh eligibility during the COVID ‑ 19 e mergency by removing the standard work requirement for certain students who are very low ‑income or eligible for work ‑study.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4336

The 2021-22 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 16, 2021 - By graduating high school having already earned college credits, students can save money and accelerate progress toward a postsecondary degree or certificate. Dual enrollment has various models. California ’s two most widely used models are traditional dual enrollment and College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4372

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - In addition to finding instructors who meet minimum qualifications, administrators cited barriers related to providing competitive pay, particularly in fields where individuals can earn much higher salaries working in industry than  teaching.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Online pilots Given the generally poor outcomes of correspondence courses, some community colleges and CDCR are working together to pilot new online instructional models. Require CCC and CDCR to report on pilot outcomes, including course success rates compared with in ‑person and correspondence courses and impact on faculty recruitment to teach high ‑demand courses in prisons.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

Assessment of CSU’s Graduation Initiative 2025

Dec 10, 2025 - While a new CSU graduation initiative likely would provide some state benefits (such as enhanced economic mobility), those benefits could be less sizable or less significant than the potential public benefits of other state programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5099

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Higher Education

Oct 19, 2023 - To determine each recipient ’s MCS award amount, CSAC first calculates the recipient ’s remaining cost of attendance after accounting for other available gift aid, a student contribution from part-time work earnings, and a parent contribution for dependent students with a household income of more than $100,000.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4809

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Higher Education

Oct 11, 2021 - These one-time initiatives span a broad range of areas, including broadband upgrades, English as a second language literacy programs, ethnic media grants, online tutoring, after-school programs, and mobile libraries.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4461

The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 17, 2026 - The formula also deducts a student contribution from part ‑time work earnings. Specifically, the MCS calculation assumes a student works 15 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, at the state minimum wage rate, as adjusted annually.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5127

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of the Major University Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 1, 2021 - This report analyzes the Governor’s major budget proposals for the universities, covering base funding, enrollment, students’ basic needs, faculty professional development, and deferred maintenance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4336

The 2025-26 Budget: Scholarshare Investment Board

Apr 30, 2025 - Earnings from 529 plans are not taxable if the student uses the funds for qualifying education expenses. Qualifying expenses include tuition and fees, books and supplies, and room a nd board. CalKIDS Program Has Two Components.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5035