Addressing Capital Renewal at UC and CSU

Jan 5, 2023 - Replacing these components is commonly referred to as capital renewal. When capital renewal needs are not addressed as they emerge, campuses accumulate backlogs commonly referred to as deferred maintenance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4657

Redesigning California's Adult Education Funding Model

Dec 13, 2022 - Under these partnerships, the workforce boards (through their federally funded America’s Job Centers) refer dislocated or other unemployed workers to an adult school or community college for training.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4652

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - Figure 11 Earnings Improvements Vary Somewhat by Region Median Change in Earnings for CCC CTE Students 2015 ‑16 a 2022 ‑23 Compared to 2015 ‑16 b San Diego/Imperial
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of Major UC Proposals

Feb 2, 2022 - UC does not regularly report the number of transfer students  referred. Eligibility and Admission Policies Remain a Consideration. Historically, the state has expected UC to draw its freshman admits from the top 12.5  percent of the state ’s high school graduates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4511

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

Trends in Higher Education: Student Outcomes [Publication Details]

Apr 18, 2024 - This brief is the third of a six-part series covering higher education trends in California. The third brief focuses on student outcomes and how they have changed over the past few decades. The brief also raises key issues for the Legislature to consider as it makes related policy and budget decisions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4895

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

The 2024-25 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 21, 2024 - In 2022 ‑23, districts received an additional 8.3  percent base apportionment increase on top of the COLA. These apportionment funding increases are much higher than the average COLA rate over the past 30 years, which is just under 3  percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4853

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - In higher education, these data are commonly referred to as student persistence rates. Figure  7 shows persistence rates for several cohorts that started their CCC education at CDCR. On average, incarcerated students have notably lower persistence rates compared with the average for CCC students.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

The 2021-22 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 16, 2021 - (Dual enrollment is also commonly referred to as concurrent enrollment.) Credit from these college ‑level classes may count toward both a high school diploma and an associate degree. By graduating high school having already earned college credits, students can save money and accelerate progress toward a postsecondary degree or certificate.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4372