Assessing a Shift to Enrollment-Based School Funding

Jan 6, 2026 - Legislature Could Consider Ways to Highlight High School Chronic Absenteeism Rates. Increasing transparency and accountability around high school chronic absenteeism rates would help bring greater focus to student attendance, particularly if the state were to shift to enrollment ‑based funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5100

The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance

Mar 18, 2026 - It also highlights the central role of the Legislature in defining the other governance entities ’ roles. Some Logistical Details Will Need to Be Addressed. A large ‑scale governance change will require many smaller changes to existing laws and administrative practices.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The 2022-23 Budget: California College Guidance Initiative

Feb 22, 2022 - Other approaches might better increase CCGI utilization, such as having CCGI or CDE highlight exemplar districts or working within the state ’s existing system of support to promote CCGI and share best practices statewide, especially as they relate to college and career readiness.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4553

The 2023-24 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges

Nov 16, 2022 - Our  estimate of the funding available in 2023 ‑24 highlights the importance of preparing for economic downturns during stronger fiscal times. The  budget adopted by the Legislature in June  contained two major components that improved budget resiliency.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4648

The 2021-22 Budget: Special Education Proposals

Feb 4, 2021 - For instance, the interim report highlights that DHCS has limited staff designated to the Medi ‑Cal billing program, and CDE has no formal role in providing technical assistance. Given the complexity of program requirements and the recent expansion to include all Medi ‑Cal enrolled students, having a state ‑level agency providing technical assistance may better address the needs of schools.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4345

The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Sep 16, 2024 - As required by Chapter  671 of 2023 (AB  934, Muratsuchi), the budget includes $900,000 one time to develop a public awareness campaign that highlights the benefits of educational careers in California ’s public schools.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4929

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Below, we highlight some of the most significant crosscutting state ‑level efforts and funding. Significant Funding in 2021‑22 Budget Package . As summarized in Figure 7, the 2021‑22 budget package included $9.3 billion over three years—primarily from the General Fund—for a variety of activities to respond to climate impacts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 5, 2025 - Below, we highlight four areas of particular interest for the Legislature. For each, we provide general background and updates on the implementation of recent initiatives. We also raise issues for legislative consideration.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5008

Updating Special Education Out-of-Home Care Funding

Feb 23, 2021 - This section highlights the key priorities and considerations that emerged from the work group discussions on updating the Out ‑of ‑Home Care formula. This section is not intended as a comprehensive account of everything discussed in the work group, nor is it intended to be an exhaustive list.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4386

Climate Change Impacts Across California - K-12 Education

Apr 5, 2022 - Below, we highlight some of the most significant climate adaptation efforts the state has undertaken related to schools. State Law Provides Continued Funding for Schools When Impacted by Disasters. Under current law, schools generate state funding based on student attendance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4586