The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - CDE, in collaboration with the S ‑TAC and R ‑TACs, would determine the deadlines and timing of the intervals for subsequent requests for funding. Provides $10   Million Annually for Statewide System of Technical Assistance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

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

Feb 4, 2026 - The rest of this section analyzes how the Governo r ’s proposal affects these three challenges. The State ’s Short ‑Term Forecasting Risk Is Considerable. The state ’s reliance on tax revenue associated with the stock market poses an acute risk to its revenue forecast.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5110

The 2025-26 Budget: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program

Feb 20, 2025 - The disconnect between funding and participation means that districts with relatively low participation in ELOP will effectively have highe r levels of funding per student participating in the program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4977

The 2021-22 Budget: Public School Restrooms Feminine Hygiene Products Mandate

Mar 1, 2021 - To derive the new per ‑student block grant rates, we recommend increasing the high school rate more than the K ‑ 8 r ate, as the mandate applies to all high school grades but only a portion of grades K ‑8.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4392

Follow-up Evaluation of the District of Choice Program

Feb 1, 2021 - Students indicating they belong to two or more races accounted fo r 3 . 5  p ercent of program participants. Black students accounted fo r 2 . 4  p ercent, and American Indian and Pacific Islander students each accounted for less tha n 0 . 5  p ercent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4329

The 2025-26 Budget: Educator Workforce

Mar 7, 2025 - In addition, CDE would provide LEAs additional funding if they plan to support a large r number of grantees. Funds would be available to spend through June 30, 2029. By June 30, 2029, LEAs are to submit a report on how funds were used, the impact the funding had, and the plans to continue funding math coaches after the grant period.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5012

The 2022-23 Budget: Special Education Proposals

Jan 25, 2022 - (The base r ate formula is tied to overall student attendance, which has been declining for several years.) Formula Modification Provides Additional Funding Buffer for Some SELPAs. The proposed formula modification would benefit SELPAs that include a mix of growing and declining member LEAs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4494

Overview of Federal Relief for K-12 Education and Child Care

Apr 29, 2021 - Simila r to the CARES Act, the state can use these funds on emergency needs related to education. California received $154  million for statewide emergency needs under GEER. Any private school funds remaining after six months also may be used for statewide emergency needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4419

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2022 - The budget includes proposals for two new business tax credit  programs: Climate Change Research and Development (R &D) Credit. This new credit would be available to companies headquartered in California that are spending on R &D activities related to mitigating climate change.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492

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

Feb 15, 2024 - In addition, teachers with an existing multiple subject credential may obtain a supplementary authorization in Art, Music, Dance, o r Theater. To obtain the authorization, individuals must complete 20 units of college coursework in the specific subject area.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4839